The core partners of PAEPARD will have the opportunity to express in this bulletin what they see as the major results of PAEPARD from the perspective of their organisation, whether this is a regional farmer organisation, a research institute or an actor from the private sector or a non-governmental organisation.
This first edition takes a closer look on PAEPARD's policy work related to aflatoxin.
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Call for Application: SHIFT Prize «Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development
ReplyDeleteDeadline: 15. March 2021
In light of contemporary challenges such as climate change, malnutrition, depletion of natural resources and consequently biodiversity loss, a profound transformation of global food systems is needed at all scales. Agroecology presents a promising approach that enhances the resilience and sustainability of farming systems by applying ecological principles to agriculture. It promotes a regenerative use of natural resources and ecosystem services while addressing the need for socially equitable food systems.
Developing and disseminating knowledge and innovation on Agroecology is essential for its progress. The Biovision Foundation, in partnership with the Agropolis Foundation, awards the SHIFT Prize to recognize collaborative and transdisciplinary research for development projects and initiatives that have made exemplary contributions to the agroecological transformation of food systems.
Eligibility: Applications are welcomed from
• Collaborative projects or initiatives with a transdisciplinary approach to research for development.
• Multi- and interdisciplinary applied research projects on food systems, involving agricultural or environmental sciences as well as social sciences or humanities, or other field of scientific research related to food systems, such as health, nutrition, plant, soil, political science and economy.
• Consortia or partnerships of academic or research institutes, civil society organizations, farmer groups, governmental institutions, cooperatives, and/or private sector actors.
The winning project or initiative will receive € 20’000 unrestricted funding to support its further development and strengthen its impacts.
Submission: All applications must be submitted electronically until the 15. March 2021 via the online platform https://agropolisfondation.optimytool.com/en/ .
Contact: Please find the full description of the SHIFT Prize here. For any further questions you can get in touch with m.geck@biovision.ch or t.carrillo@biovision.ch