Welcome to take part of an inspiring side event in conjunction to the 53rd Plenary Session of the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS). 🌎 Theme: Looping into tomorrow’s food systems – Innovative circular bioeconomy as a path to building resilient food systems. 👉 www.slu.se/en/calendar/...

Chloe MacLaren, SLU @ #Agri4D2025, talking about benefits and trade-offs among rotations, strip crops & intercrops vary along rainfall gradient in #Zambia ”Best diversification choice depends on farmer’s situation *Not land limited? Use rotation *Land limited? Use intercrop or strip crop” @siani.se

Patrick Okori ends #Agri4D keynotes on a positive note. To build long term success in Africa, #education is key. RUFORUM is transforming higher education and people’s lives by aligning #agricultural courses with community needs and empowering #young agripreneurs. @slu-global.bsky.social

Erik Alexandersson highlights how @novo-nordisk.bsky.social is responding to global megatrends by branching out to build lasting #research capacity in the #GlobalSouth, but also strengthening it in #Europe. The future of #food depends on #innovation, dialogue, and shared responsibility.

"If we can support our alumni, they are the one who will change the world" Meet Patrick Okori, Executive Secretary of RUFORUM, expert in #AgriculturalScience and education. He has driven advancements in crop breeding and research, commercializing varieties of legumes and cereals grown in Africa.

🌱 "Food systems should move from feeding the hungry to nourishing all people and planet” says Shakuntala Thilsted of @cgiar.org in the first keynote of the day at #Agri4D. She stresses the need for #diversity - of #diet and of people in #FoodSystems. @slu-global.bsky.social @sidasweden.bsky.social

"If I have to choose one word, it would be diversity, starting with diversity of people, before we move on to diversity of food. A diverse diet provide a broad spectra of essential nutrients that a single food source cannot supply. " - Shakuntala Thilsted, keynote speaker at #Agri4D2025

@ #Agri4D2025, PhD student Patience Chungu SLU talked about her research on novel feeds in #Tilapia aquaculture. Its is the second most cultured fish in the world and contributes to global #foodsecurity, nutrition and livelihoods, part. in emerging markets and dev. economies. #aquaculture @siani.se

We're honoured to have Professor Nitya Rao as keynote speaker at #Agri4D2025! She brings deep expertise on the intersection of gender, climate and food justice. "What is knowledge? It is about power relations" - Prof. Rao #Agri4D #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity

Prof. Kostas Karantininis, SLU, at #Agri4D2025, talking about #SASi-SPi. ”The AgriFood systems has been successful for over 12 000 years and has served well for 8 billion people. Now, we have exceeded the planetary bounderies.” @siani.se @sidasweden.bsky.social #foodsystems #foodsecurity #Agri4D

”The world depends on only three different crops: rice, wheat and maize” said Prof. Miguel Altieri, in his key note speech at day 2 of the #Agri4D2025 conference. ”It threatens resilience and food souvereignity” #Agri4D #foodsystems #foodsecurity @sidasweden.bsky.social @siani.se celia.agroeco.org

We’re excited to welcome Daniel Liljeberg, State Secretary to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren, as a speaker at the #Agri4D2025 opening session!

Wow, what a day! #Agri4D2025 is kicking off with an amazing afternoon, mingle, networks and a lot of laughter. We look forward to two more full, inspiring and fruitful days! @siani.se #Agri4D #Networks #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems @sidasweden.bsky.social

#Agri4D kicks off! Three days of dialogue on how #science, #policy & practice can help build resilient, equitable & #sustainable #FoodSystems. 🌐If you’re not able to join us @slu-global.bsky.social in Uppsala, you can still follow some sessions online! 👉 registration.invajo.com/c3fcebfb-bb2...

Before next week's #Agri4D, conference pioneers Madeleine Fogde (SIANI), Gert Nyberg (@slu-global.bsky.social), & Heather Mackay (@lund-university.bsky.social) reflect on changing #FoodSystems and #development landscape, & past and future of the conference. Read their reflections: buff.ly/7obErEL

🌍 Don’t miss your chance to join #Agri4D2025 at the early bird rate — register by 26 June! This year’s conference explore solutions for building regenerative, resilient, and just food systems in the face of climate change. 🔗 Register now: slu.se/agri4d

"I am particularly interested in opportunities that allow me to engage in Africa's development, especially in the context of sustainable forestry and economic growth." Interview with Martin, a forestry student at SLU, after doing field work and attending a ws in Kenya. www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...

"Our ocean, our future, our responsibility" Researchers at SLU work with several different projects and programme to help achieve SDG 14. Find out more in our news article! #WorldOceanDay www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay💦🐝🌱🐒🐘🐢🌳 #PlasticPollution is one of the greatest environmental threats we face. Research from SLU, shows the effects of microplastics in freshwater ecosystems & how microplastics hit wildlife and affects whole ecosystems www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...

📢 Only a few days left! Submit your abstract for #Agri4D 2025 by 26 May! Join the global dialogue on building #Regenerative, just, and resilient #FoodSystems in the face of #ClimateChange. We’re looking forward to your contributions! 🔗 Submit yours before the deadline here: slu.se/agri4d

Happy #WorldBeeDay! 🐝 Today, we highlight how #beekeeping can enhance livelihoods for rural and marginalized communities. A SIANI and @slu-global.bsky.social‬ supported project trained young beekeepers to unlock both economic empowerment and ecological conservation in Sri Lanka: buff.ly/sc7sneq

🌱New on seed systems: In low- and middle-income contexts, the majority of seeds are distributed through informal seed systems. Social capital is important in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seeds adapted to local climatic contexts. Explore a new policy brief! www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...

As we gear up for the #Agri4D Conference in September, let’s take a moment to revisit the reflections and key takeaways from the last edition in this blog post by Matthew Kessler. Read more about his reflections here: blogg.slu.se/global-blog/...

Let's introduce the 3rd theme of #Agri4D: “Equity, justice and resilience”. Building fair and resilient #FoodSystems means addressing deep-rooted #Inequalities and ensuring that no one is left behind. How do we ensure that they are sustainable, just and inclusive? #GenderEquity 👉 slu.se/agri4d

The registration for #Agri4D 2025 is open! Join a #Global community of people working on sustainable #FoodSystems, #Agriculture, and #Development. Register now and be part of Agri4D 2025: buff.ly/vI9BL7V ❗Submit your abstract by the 8th of May! @slu-global.bsky.social @sidasweden.bsky.social

📢Let's present the 2nd theme of #Agri4D, “Transforming food systems: innovation and implementation”. This requires #Regenerative practices, harnessing #Technology, and shaping policies that support a sustainable future. How can we find solutions that are innovative and inclusive? 👉 slu.se/agri4d

Let's present the first theme of #Agri4D, “Empowering the next generation of food systems leaders” The future of food systems depends on equipping #YoungLeaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to drive transformation. #YouthVoices #IndigenousKnowledge #FoodSystem 👉 slu.se/agri4d

As we gear up for the 2025 #Agri4D conference, let’s take a moment to revisit the reflections and takeaways from the last edition in this blog by Matthew Kessler. ❗Don’t forget to submit your abstract by the 8th of May! Read more: buff.ly/OPqv3e2

📢📢Read a blog post by Sanna Brithéll, a master student in Environment, Politics, and Global Development and an intern at SLUGlobal , referencing her experiences on #SIANI and #Focali's annual meetings 2025. blogg.slu.se/global-blog/...

SLU's expert advice drives #methanemitigation in World Bank projects. “It has been a pleasure working with SLU researchers. They bring rigorous scientific expertise to bear in identifying practical solutions for mitigating livestock GHG emissions" Benjamin Byron, the World Bank. shorturl.at/NoCvq

📢 #Agri4D call for abstracts is open! Calling all researchers, policy makers or those working within #FoodSystems in low income contexts to submit their ideas on innovative solutions for #ZeroHunger! Read more and apply: slu.se/agri4d

📢SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ 23-25 September 2025 @sianiagri.bsky.social and SLU are excited to announce this year's #Agri4D 2025 Conference: "Nurturing regenerative food systems in a changing climate"! Read more about it here 👉 www.slu.se/agri4d #FoodSystems #FoodSecurity #Nutrition #Regeneration

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