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The International Conference on Organic & Ecological Agriculture in Mountain Ecosystems

From: 05.03.2014 to: 08.03.2014

The Millennium Institute is working with the government of Bhutan, Navdanya and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements to hold an international conference on organic and ecological agriculture in mountain ecosystems. Thought leaders, researchers, scientists and farmers will gather to discuss the latest scientific findings, technological progress and models to strengthen organics in mountain range areas.

The four-day conference is expected to draw attention to the special needs of mountain ecosystems. It will also focus on how going organic can help cope with climate change, among other issues. Mountain ecosystems are threatened by deforestation, soil degradation, erosion and melting and receding glaciers while the demand for food is on the rise with a growing world population.

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