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FACCE-JPI virtual event: A world in transition: Journey towards a sustainable future, 26 & 27 November 2020

The Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change (FACCE-JPI) celebrates its ten year anniversary with a high-level science-policy discussion on 26 & 27 November 2020 byengaging policy makers, stakeholders and researchers to debate on new paths to assure food production, set scientific priorities and define knowledge-based policies. 

Thursday 26 November 14:00-15:30 CET: EURACTIV Virtual Conference: The European Food System: the transition towards sustainability and climate mitigation

The first session on 26 November consists of a EURACTIV Virtual Conference sponsored by FACCE-JPI.  The discussion will deal with the way to change the European food system taking into account elements such as the European resources, resilience, production, consumption, consumer choices and geographical balance.

Friday 27 November 10:00-12:30 CET: FACCE-JPI Scientific Debate: The critical role of science: Learning from the past to cope with future challenges

The second session focuses on the science and impact resulting from the research done under the auspices of FACCE-JPI and travels into the future with the presentation of the new FACCE-JPI Strategic Research Agenda, made public in conjunction with with the event.  

Friday 27 November 14:00-16:30 CET: FACCE-JPI Science to Policy Debate: Science, the cornerstone of future European policies: Working for a strong European Research Area

The third session concentrates on the path from science to policy and the need for a reinforced European Research Area (ERA) to support knowledge-based decision-making.

FACCE-JPI updated vision for the next decade states “A European Research Area addressing sustainable and resilient agricultural production systems to provide adequate and nutritious food and to contribute to a climate neutral Europe by 2050.” The ongoing sustainability transition cannot wait.

For more information and registration please visit the event's website: https://faccejpi.net/10YearEvent.htm

Source: https://faccejpi.net/