Urban/Controlled Environment Farming—New Window for Fresh and Nutritious Food Read more about Urban/Controlled Environment Farming—New Window for Fresh and Nutritious Food [Recording]
The Role of Education in Reducing Rural-Urban Divide Read more about The Role of Education in Reducing Rural-Urban Divide [Recording]
Vladimir Stankovic Keywords rural development food security RDFS2022 Read more about Vladimir Stankovic Mr. Vladimir Stankovic is an experienced international relations specialist with a demonstrated 15+ years history of working with the UN system for the governments and intergovernmental organizations in New York, Belgrade, and Geneva. He has been coordinating the World Summit on the Information Society process as part of the Strategic Planning Division at the UN’s Tech Agency.
Digital Technology for Agriculture Read more about Digital Technology for Agriculture [Backgrounder][Recording] The COVID-19 pandemic promoted a surge in digital applications in agriculture, highlighting technology’s potential to help modernize agriculture and transform food systems. The session focused on the role of digital technologies in transforming food systems to offer increased profits for farmers and entrepreneurs in the value chain.
The Future of Food and Agriculture Read more about The Future of Food and Agriculture [Opening][Backgrounder][Recording] Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in dietary preferences, and economic and demographic transformations are among the factors influencing the future of food and agriculture.
Keynote Presentation Read more about Keynote Presentation This presentation gives an overview of the benefits of agrifood systems from digital technologies.
Kisa Mfalila Keywords climate and environment programs climate resilience smallholder farmers climate adaptation RDFS Forum RDFS Forum 2022 rdfs tg food security rural development agricultural value chains agriculture and natural resources smart agriculture Read more about Kisa Mfalila Kisa Mfalila is Lead Climate and Environment Specialist for Asia and the Pacific Region (APR) with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). She oversees the climate and environment work program in the region. Under this capacity, she is responsible for delivering sustainability outcomes in IFAD investments through the application of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Standards and build climate resilience of smallholder farmers by integrating climate adaptation in operations.
Isaac Kofi Bimpong Keywords nuclear science rice improvement mutation breeding RDFS Forum RDFS Forum 2022 rdfs tg food security rural development agricultural value chains agriculture and natural resources smart agriculture Read more about Isaac Kofi Bimpong Name: Isaac Kofi Bimpong Designation: Plant Breeder / Geneticist Organization: Plant Breeding and Genetics Section | Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture| Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications | Vienna, Austria | He obtained both his MSc and PhD at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in collaboration with International Rice Research Institutes (IRRI) in the Philippines.
Joost Zuidberg Keywords RDFS Forum RDFS Forum 2022 rdfs tg food security rural development agricultural value chains agriculture and natural resources smart agriculture Read more about Joost Zuidberg Joost has been co-CEO of Cardano Development since January 2015 where his role is to oversee the growth of the group which now includes the management of 8 funds including TCX, GuarantCo, Frontclear, BIX Capital, ILX, AGRI3 Fund, Nyala Venture and IMFact. Joost is also involved in the development of a number of incubations and start-ups.