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BREAKING NEWS!! If you haven’t heard Kerry Worsnop’s presentation about a future for farming in NZ before, you really must join this webinar. Kerry is well researched, well considered and offers pragmatic yet bold thought leadership for NZ, it’s food growers and it’s policy makers in regards agricultural policy. Kerry brings a fresh perspective to some complex issues and wicked problems. Make sure you join in this webinar for all! I guarantee you won’t regret it.

Call for inclusion of young professionals in finding solutions to water challenges The National Water and Sanitation Youth Indaba has thrust into the spotlight the inclusion of young professionals in research and innovation to improve the water sector. https://lnkd.in/dd9fZBnh

🆕Improving access to and usage of clean water Why has water treatment been historically neglected by governments and donors given the significant short- and long-term benefits of clean water provision and use? How can we design interventions to ensure households have access to and use clean water? As part of a new collaboration with Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) covering their policy insights in development economics research, Pascaline Dupas (Princeton Economics, J-PAL Africa) speaks to Tim Phillips about improving access to clean water: https://lnkd.in/eruNVXpw

The Young Water Professionals UK (IWA UK YWP - Young Water Professionals UK) is part of the International Water Association (IWA), a global network of water professionals. Since 2000, the IWA UK Committee, a sub-committee of the Institute of Water (IWater), has developed events for young professionals within the water sector with support from IWater and sponsors. It’s 2 days of networking, workshops and events. Siltbuster are looking forward to meeting young water professionals during the event. Scan the QR code for more information IWA UK YWP - Young Water Professionals UK #wastewatersolutions #innovation #wastewaterteatment #waterqualitymatters #environmentalsustainability

ANOTHER HEADLINE IN PARADISE. 🍌🇹🇹 In 2017 I wrote to the leaders and media reflecting that while violence against the farm and livelihoods of farmers and fishers across the country were increasing; it is cause for concern. We have to develop a greater sensitivity to the circumstances of the men and women who work to feed us. As a country, we have to reflect and consider: 1) What are the contributions of these farmers and their families to the national food basket? 2) What is the impact on farmer motivation as their families and fellow farmers are left to mourn? 3) Who will replace their production and indigenous knowledge for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago? Significant empirical research on appropriate structural models around the world is available including the Risk Management Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) whose website includes: "Industry development, a deeper understanding of food security, and protection of the men and women who dedicate their lives to feed the nation are in need of critical evaluation and re-thinking in the current paradigm and thrusts. We must build strong support for sustainable livelihoods in the sector, the already limited livelihood portfolio of rural communities, ocean and land use, climate change action, and empower sustainability mechanisms to support farmers and fisherfolk. These will demand political commitments, actions and collaboration." We have to remember that FOOD SECURITY IS A NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE.

Beyond the Farm: Understanding the Economic Value of Food Tree Systems for Community Development and Resilience Join us for an insightful webinar at 7 PM Pakistan Standard Time today, where experts delve into the multifaceted benefits of food tree systems beyond their agricultural value. Discover how these systems can enhance community development, promote economic stability, and build resilience against climate change. We will explore case studies and evidence-based strategies that demonstrate how integrating food trees into landscapes can boost local economies, improve food security, and foster sustainable livelihoods. This session is a must-attend for policymakers, community leaders, environmentalists, and anyone interested in leveraging agroforestry for holistic community growth. https://lnkd.in/ebs_pPyB

#AVOW 4th Edition Hello Friends, as we prepare to go on holiday, please put together your articles for the next edition of #AVOW, to be published in February 2025. It should be not more than 700 words story with two beautiful high-resolution pictures sent as separate files to avow@amcow-online.org and copy oanah@amcow-online.org Submissions can focus on any of the following: ○ AI-powered solutions for effective water resources management; ○ Climate change and new approaches for building resilience and adaptation; ○ Strategies for identifying and mobilizing funding for water-related interventions; ○ Exploring sectors beyond sanitation that heavily rely on water use; ○ Transboundary collaboration on managing shared water resources, and gender and youth mainstreaming efforts in the Africa water sector.

Last chance to register for my 2-hour clinic on ‘Accelerating Evidence-based Decision Making in Conservation: From Theory to Practice’. We already have more than 50 participants registered to learn how to apply Adaptive Management principles to quickly and efficiently generate evidence to inform conservation action. The session is TOMORROW at 8 am in the MK Forum at NACCB 2024 in Vancouver! The session is pre-registration only. If you're not attending the conference but would like to receive training in Adpative Conservation, please get in touch! #AdaptiveManagement #AdaptiveConservation #NACCB #ConservationStandards

Job Opportunity! Food Security and Value Chain Development Expert Zambia's policy landscape is shaped by two pivotal documents: Vision 2030 (2006-2030) and the 8th National Development Plan (8NDP, 2022-2026), serving as cornerstones for all sectoral policies. Vision 2030 highlights the importance of climate change mitigation, emphasizing diversification in agriculture, and expansion of irrigation while ensuring access to renewable energy and clean water. Meanwhile, the 8NDP has three key strategic areas (Economic Transformation and Job Creation; Human and Social Development; and Environmental Sustainability). The pivotal role of sustainable agriculture in enterprise development, environmental protection and food security is clear. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in fostering Zambia’s socio-economic development and accounts for 51% of the labour force. Over 50% of the Zambian population depends on local agricultural production for food, primarily through smallholder production, however, the sector remains vulnerable to climate change which is increasing in incidence. It is, therefore, essential that the inter-twined issues of climate change and food security are addressed in a holistic manner. for full details, please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/dFr89jTX

🌿 Greening your NGO operations 🌿 A huge thank you to participants from 60+ organisations across 41 countries who joined our webinar series on greening humanitarian and development operations, organised with People in Need! 🌍 In case you missed it, you can access the webinar recordings here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/g95uwh7p Here you can explore our full 'greening package', which also includes user-friendly, practical guides and tools designed to help organisations reduce the environmental footprint of their offices, transport, and procurement. The suggested measures can help make your operations: ✅ greener, ✅ more cost-effective, and ✅ compliant with donors' environmental expectations. 💚 Together, we can do more for our planet! 🌍