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Policy Seminar on the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Global Challenges and Future Direction
Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Valenzano - Bari (Italy) 15th - 18th December 2009 » Aim The Policy Seminar will pave the way to a high level round table on the International Treaty which will be organized by the Italian Government in 2010. » Objectives Participants will assess the role of the International Treaty in addressing the global challenges of:
Background papers on the above topics will provide the basis for working group discussions. Keynote speakers will present the issues from different perspectives. » Participants The Policy Seminar is intended to individuals at senior commanding level from the government sector and from national institutions in charge of the implementation of the International Treaty, as well as to experts involved in the process. » Structure The Policy Seminar is organized in three-thematic sessions on agro-biodiversity, food security and climate change. During the concluding session there will be a panel discussion. The working groups will have a specific focus on the priority topics of the International Treaty
The outcomes of the Policy Seminar will be considered by the High Level Round Table on the International Treaty that is foreseen to take place in 2010. |
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