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Name of the institution: Italian Research Institutions
Description: The Italian Research Institutions which fall under the collaboration agreement signed with FAO in 2015 and renewed in 2019 are: the Italian National Research Council (CNR); the Council for Agricultural Research and the Assessment of Agricultural Economics (CREA); the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) and the Italian Institute for the Environmental Research and Protection (ISPRA). The partnership aims to enhance the sustainability of food production and nutrition in countries with economies in transition, by developing integrated approaches, consolidating and disseminating agricultural innovations, enhancing agri-food chains, and implementing advocacy and knowledge exchange activities.
In partnership since: 2015
Country: Italy
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,12. Responsible Consumption and Production,15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences JIRCAS
Description: This partnership, active through a MoU signed in 2015, envisions joint activities to promote knowledge exchange and policy dialogue to support research and advocacy in areas of food security, food loss and waste, sustainable agricultural mechanization, and Climate Smart Agriculture. Main activities include information analysis on food demand and supply modeling and joint research and advocacy on soil and crops.
In partnership since: 2015
Country: Japan
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Description: The partnership between FAO and the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences focuses on rural revitalization and on developing sustainable, resilient and efficient food systems in urban and rural areas, with particular attention to the poor and vulnerable farmers in the Jiangsu and the Yangtze River Delta region.
The collaboration promotes farmer field schools’ training programmes, workshops and the dissemination of tools and best practices for local partners to increase food safety.
In partnership since: 2020
Country: China
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research
Description: In 2021, FAO and the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research formalized their collaboration in areas such as agricultural landscapes for sustainable soil and natural resource management, biodiversity preservation, poverty reduction, and the achievement of food and nutrition security. Collaborations promote awareness raising, the development of capacities, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
In partnership since: 2021
Country: Germany
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,5. Gender Equality,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,7. Affordable and Clean Energy,8. Decent Work and Economic Growth,12. Responsible Consumption and Production,13. Climate Action,15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli
Description: FAO and the Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli collaborate to develop capacities on subjects related to FAO’s mandate, including through the joint creation of the Master of Law in Food Law. The degree program covers themes such as agricultural and industrial production, distribution and international trade, quality and food safety controls, consumer information among others.
Further partnership activities also include the development of internship programs, expert lecture series, and roundtable discussions on food loss and waste.
In partnership since: 2018
Country: Italy
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
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