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12 Apr 2010
30 Apr 2010
Course: Contemporary approaches in plant genetic resources conservation and use
The overall objective of the training programme is to enhance participants’ capabilities to deal with the management of genetic resources activities and programmes. In addition, relevant policies... more
Course: HIV/AIDS and food and nutrition security
As the causes and consequences of AIDS epidemics become clearer, so does the fundamental importance of food and nutrition security to address these. In most countries the response on the HIV/AIDS... more
17 May 2010
18 Jun 2010
Training programme: Sustainable farming and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
This 5–week training programme combines the course on Agriculture in transition: analysis, design and management of sustainable farming with the IPM food safety training programme with. For more... more
17 May 2010
28 May 2010
Course: Agriculture in transition
Agriculture in transition: Innovative approaches to sustainable farmingGlobal challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, scarcity of inputs, and increasing demand for safe food present... more
24 May 2010
11 Jun 2010
Course: Food and nutrition security impact assessment
Increasingly and also reinforced by the attention for the Millennium Development Goals, there is a need to assess the impact of a variety of policies, programmes and interventions on food and... more
31 May 2010
25 Jun 2010
Course: Seed potato technology, certification and supply systems
Potatoes are grown for many uses such as food, cash crops, food security crops and raw materials for processing. In all cases, a reliable supply of good quality seed is crucial to the development of... more
31 May 2010
18 Jun 2010
Course: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and food safety
In recent decades, consumers have become increasingly concerned about the safety and quality of their food. These concerns, combined with increased environmental awareness, have led to a need for... more
14 Jun 2010
25 Jun 2010
Course: Plant variety protection (Plant Breeders' Rights)
The course focuses on the practical implementation of the legal framework for the protection of plant varieties (plant breeders’ rights) in an intellectual property rights system. It aims at... more
21 Jun 2010
9 Jul 2010
Course: Fisheries governance
The current status of the world’s living aquatic resources varies but the number of fish stocks in trouble seems to exceed the number that is in a good or excellent state. The... more
21 Jun 2010
2 Jul 2010
Course: Optimising the performances of of producer organisations
Harnessing the potential of agriculture to reduce poverty and to revitalise rural areas requires the involvement of producers and their organisations in order to build people-centered and sustainable... more
30 Aug 2010
10 Sep 2010
Course: Decentralisation rurale et gouvernance locale
Renforcement des processus multi-acteurs pour soutenir la décentralisationLes processus multi-acteurs de la décentralisation en milieu rural sont complexes, pourtant de plus en plus importants pour... more
6 Sep 2010
24 Sep 2010
Course: Facilitating multistakeholder processes and social learning
Advanced course in the use of participatory approaches for institutional change Complex problems require innovative solutions. Such solutions are created when diverse stakeholders are able to meet,... more
Course: International training of trainers on wetland management
Facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes and curriculum development One of the difficulties identified in wetland management is the division of management responsibilities between different... more
13 Sep 2010
24 Sep 2010
Course: Rights based approach to food and nutrition security
Every man, women and child has the right to adequate food. Adequate food means enough food in quantity and quality, safe and culturally acceptable. A right-based approach is a different way to... more
18 Oct 2010
5 Nov 2010
Course: Adaptive management of natural resources
Supporting decentralised forest and nature management for rural development Sustainable Natural Resources Management (NRM) is increasingly seen as a multidisciplinary practice, matching various... more
25 Oct 2010
5 Nov 2010
Course: Landscape functions and people
Applying strategic planning approaches for good natural resource governance Integrated natural resources management approaches which start from a landscape perspective are increasingly being... more
1 Nov 2010
19 Nov 2010
Course: Ecosystems approach to fisheries
Monitoring and evaluation of resource use and fisheries impact An ecosystem approach requires that the data base about fishers'situation, catch, effort and stocks of target fish species that is... more
Course: Plant genetic resources and seeds
Policies, conservation and useThe valuable genetic diversity of South and South-East Asia is threatened by genetic erosion. The international conventions CBD and IT-PGRFA are calling for concerted... more
Course: Market access for sustainable development
Market access for sustainable developmentThis international course is an introduction to how markets can be used as tools to alleviate poverty in a sustainable manner. It aims to assist finding... more
15 Nov 2010
26 Nov 2010
Course: Transition to sustainable crop- and livestock systems
Transition to sustainable crop-and livestock systemsThe challenges for sustainable development of our planet are many. They range from a need for sustained food production and farm income via poverty... more
22 Nov 2010
3 Dec 2010
Course: Governance for forest, nature and people
Managing multi-stakeholder learning in sector programmes and policy processes Growing recognition of civil society concerns and their inclusion in the development agenda of international agreements... more
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