Case studies of agrifood system technologies and innovations for climate action: Call for proposals for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2023
In 2023, the global World Food Forum (WFF) theme will be “Agrifood systems transformation accelerates climate action” and consequently the 2nd edition of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF) under the umbrella of the WFF flagship event will focus on “Science and Innovation for Climate Action”. The FAO SIF will take place from 16-20 October 2023 in a hybrid format at FAO headquarters in Rome and through a digital platform.
The increasing frequency and intensity of conflict, climate extremes and economic shocks, combined with growing inequality, are impeding our progress towards achieving the SDGs. Addressing the interlinked global crises of climate change, food insecurity and biodiversity loss requires engagement in bold action to transform agrifood systems to become more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable, with small-scale producers, family farmers, Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, consumers and other under-represented agrifood systems actors at the centre.
Accordingly, FAO SIF 2023 will allow a more focused and strategic debate on how science, technology and innovation are essential to transform agrifood systems, and how working towards this transformation consequently boosts climate action. The SIF will also highlight success stories of technologies and innovations at the crossroads of agrifood systems transformation and climate action.
We must capitalize on win-win solutions, in which trade-offs and opportunities for efficiencies are effectively managed. We must also leverage the numerous opportunities for further innovation and collaboration, such as public–private partnerships, knowledge sharing networks, and capacity building programmes.
In the context of the upcoming FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2023, the FAO Chief Scientist Office invites you to share illustrative country level case studies of agrifood system technologies and innovations for climate action. The proposals should document validated and replicable applications, not the results of research done in the laboratory or at the research station. Multiple case studies may be submitted per person, as long as they are distinct.
Please use the submission form to share your examples and experiences.
The author(s) should describe the context and background, key problem(s) addressed, technology/innovative solution(s) applied, obstacles/challenges encountered, factors for success, the impacts and lessons learned. If possible, some relevant photos should also be provided.
Following a review and selection of the submissions, the most impactful, innovative and relevant case studies will be showcased at SIF 2023 and participants will be invited to present them.
The FAO SIF 2023 Task Force will review and select the submissions received on the basis of the following criteria:
- Focus on climate action.
- Impact/relevance to agrifood systems.
- Equity: extent to which the case study addresses the role of small-scale producers, family farmers, Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, consumers and other under-represented agrifood systems actors.
- Adversity: extent to which the case study presents lessons (positive and negative) on how gaps, obstacles and other adverse conditions (social, economic, political, etc.) were addressed.
- Innovativeness: extent to which the case study presents an element of change in the approach taken.
Submissions are welcome in all six UN languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese).
You can upload the completed submission form on this webpage. For any technical support regarding downloading or uploading the submission form, please send an email to [email protected].
The Call for Submissions is open until 23 June 2023.
We look forward to receiving your valuable inputs and learning from your experiences.
Co-Facilitators:
Dr Mona Chaya, Special Adviser, Chief Scientist Office, FAO
Dr Preet Lidder, Technical Adviser, Chief Scientist Office, FAO
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Madam/ Sir,
Mr. Anurag Kushwaha
Dr. Francisco Salmeron Miranda
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Saludos a todas y todos
Marina Flores, Marcos Corea y Francisco Salmeron
Oficina SwissAid Nicaragua
Dear Sir/ Madam,
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Kind regards,
Ann Macharia
Dear Moderator
Quite often food ? is being preharvest makes for post harvesting with process of ripening in fruits, and moisture management in RICE and Wheat ?? crops.
Another recent days harvester harvest the Rice on fields, leaving straw. For this process it's necessary with certain ripened RICE.That indicates moisture leftover which is not fit for immediate sale in market or Miller's.
For most developing countries don't have ag infrastructure, this includes India.
Fact is that during harvest time climate disasters appears, and total grain become wetty on ground, sprouts which will not only loss to farmers but also food wastage.
To overcome this there are two suggestions.... For RICE ? on harvest use the straw like a thread structure which very thick,and it like a well on ground level, fill theses rice leaving some time. So moisture levels increased, by the time little market Rush, obtain good price.
Second option is dig a pit upto 10 quintal lot's and cover the Rice straw layer and leave it even for one year, had no problem of storage, and food is fully secured. , It can have much higher price besides tasty food. Public deserve it.
Structure and design available on request.
This is a simple cost effective solution to small farmers who are at large in food production in developing countries.
Second item ... For fruits.. for chemical free and natural ripening by fully straw covered on fruits and kept in closed house, which will ripen by the heat generated through straw systems.
This application not only additional value with nature keep storage at lesser cost.
No need to shout on government or office's. Agriculture is livelihood., Which one had to maintain it rather than mechine or mechanisation. Diviginally degital mode ? application of storage for longer time, climate smart application. The other added advantage is If in pit methods, free from ??.
Any information call us at IAMMA, Hyderabad India.
Please add it.
Regards
Prof Dr KB Na Rayana
On behalf of Bayer, I am pleased to submit the case study “DirectAcres - A Sustainable Rice Crop System Powered by Direct Seeded Rice” for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum.
Dr. Godfrey Kagezi
Dear Sir/Madam,
Find attached my proposal entitled 'Enhancing Resilient and Adaptive Agriculture Livelihoods in Uganda (EAARL)'.
regards,
Dr. Godfrey H. Kagezi
Dear Sir/Ma,
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Dear Organizers,
Please accept my submission for the call "Case studies of agrifood system technologies and innovations for climate action: Call for proposals for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2023"
Impact of New Technological Advance in the Sustainability and Competitiveness of Traditional Rice Milling Sector in Indonesia
Best regards
Agus Nugroho (PhD)
Project PIC
Dear Organizers,
Please accept my submission for the call "Case studies of agrifood system technologies and innovations for climate action: Call for proposals for the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2023"
Best regards
Asfafaw Haileselassie Tesfay (PhD)
Associate Professor
Thermal and Energy Systems Chair
School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Mekelle University
Estimado Comité revisor del Forum de ciencia e innovación 2023,
Desde CARTIF nos gustaría contribuir con el proyecto FUSILLI cuyo objetivo principal es superar las barreras para el desarrollo e implementación de políticas integradas en el ámbito de la alimentación que permitan la transición hacia sistemas alimentarios más sostenibles en el entorno urbano, periurbano y áreas próximas a zonas rurales.
Muchas gracias ,
Saludos,
Equipo CARTIF
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