Invitation for Thai – Dutch Climate Adaptation Conference 2021: Agri–Food Session
Rapidly growing global populations, along with increased urbanization and income, food consumption is expected to rise. COVID-19 pandemic has forced another challenge for innovative and Sustainable in agriculture & food value chain especially re-thinking of Post COVID-19 in Agri-Food system.
We all aware on degradation of our limited natural resources (soil, water, air) using for agri-food value chain. To meet the growing demand for food security as well as food safety connecting to how sustainable agri-food value chain under our global climate change factor becomes more challenge. The pressure of Climate Change, three pillars of sustainable agriculture value chain are taken into account ; economic, social and nature (environmental). Sustainable agriculture strives for the best long-term outcomes for nature (forests, soil, water), climate stability and human livelihoods.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok invites you to participate virtual conference “The Netherlands – Thailand Climate Conference 2021 ; Required Collaboration for Resilient and Inclusive Agriculture & Food Value Chain” on 17th March 2021. The experts from the Netherlands and Thailand will share their knowledge and experiences on 3 specific issues,
1. Plant Breeding for Adverse Conditions (Saline & Drought Tolerance, Resistance to Insect & Disease) and Food Security
2. Smart Water Management for Sustainable Agri & Food Systems; Case Study in Paddy
3. Urban Food Waste & Loss; Value Added For Malnutrition to Zero Hunger
You are cordially invited for virtual / online participation “FREE registration” via ZOOM link : http://bit.ly/ClimateAgrifood
The Conference is part of the Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) process, consisting of an online summit hosted by the Netherlands in January 2021, and a number of streaming events across the globe to inspire change and support tangible solutions to the problems of adapting to a warming world (https://www.cas2021.com/).