Lyndal Hugo Keywords Innovations in Urban and Controlled Environment Agriculture sustainable agriculture Read more about Lyndal Hugo Dr. Lyndal Hugo is the co-founder of Orlar, an innovative Australian agritech company operating in both Australia and Vietnam. With a background in Agricultural Science and a PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Science from the University of Sydney, Dr. Hugo brings deep scientific insight to sustainable food systems in tropical and emerging economies. Her post-doctoral work focused on pesticide residues in the environment and food chains—a critical issue in regions where rapid growth and agriculture intersect.
Scaling Up Locally-Led Adaptation in Agriculture Read more about Scaling Up Locally-Led Adaptation in Agriculture This presentation highlights the importance of incorporating local systems change, involving multiple stakeholders, in both the planning and implementation of locally-led adaptation initiatives.
CRPP Talks 3: Scaling Up Locally-Led Adaptation in Agriculture Read more about CRPP Talks 3: Scaling Up Locally-Led Adaptation in Agriculture
Case studies: Sustainable agriculture and its role in maintaining ecosystem services Read more about Case studies: Sustainable agriculture and its role in maintaining ecosystem services Wetlands, if sustainably managed for agricultural and conservation purposes, can significantly contribute to ensuring food security. Cases in sustainable agriculture are shared, with key recommendations highlighted:
Li He Keywords sustainable agriculture Sustainable wetlands management Read more about Li He Before FAO, Li He was working at the China Agricultural University as Associate Professor from the end of 2007 to the beginning of 2016. She has been working on water resources management, ecosystems, and biodiversity related works and projects.
Amit Mishra Keywords sustainable agriculture land management water management technology Read more about Amit Mishra Amit serves as the Vice President, Marketing at Vassar Labs. With his 14+ years of technology experience, he believes in working for a sustainable future. He has done a PG Course from University of Florida on Sustainable Agriculture and Land Management. Apart from that he has a degree in Mathematics and an MBA specializing in Data Science.
Abdurrahim Siddiqui Keywords sri lanka sustainable agriculture RDFS zero hunger food security in Sri Lanka Read more about Abdurrahim Siddiqui Abdur Rahim Siddiqui assumed duties as Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Sri Lanka in April 2021, overseeing the management of WFP’s operations in the country. Mr. Siddiqui brings extensive knowledge from the fields of food and nutrition security with a strong background in emergency operations.
Vimlendra Sharan Keywords sri lanka sustainable agriculture RDFS zero hunger food security in Sri Lanka Read more about Vimlendra Sharan Vimlendra Sharan is FAO Country Representative for Sri Lanka and Maldives. Sharan brings with him nearly three decades of national and international government leadership experience focusing on rural development, agriculture, and food security issues. As a member of the Indian Administrative Service, he has worked with the Indian Government extensively in rural and tribal areas of Maharashtra and has also been actively involved in agriculture and food policy formulation working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in New Delhi.
Sri Lanka: Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission Read more about Sri Lanka: Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission This presentation gives an overview of how FAO and WFP are closely monitoring the food security situation in Sri Lanka. They also shared the recently concluded Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM).
Carlos Estévez Reyes Keywords sri lanka sustainable agriculture RDFS zero hunger food security in Sri Lanka Read more about Carlos Estévez Reyes Works as an Economist at the Global Information and Early Warning System of FAO since 2018. He monitors food markets in West Africa, providing analyses that reflect the trends of food security at the national and subregional levels. He also participates in flagship publications such as the Global Report of Food Crisis and FAO/WFPs Hunger Hotspots Analysis.