New NUS “entity” launched

Crops for the Future, a new international organisation dedicated to the promotion of neglected and underutilized species, was launched a few days ago.

Crops for the Future has evolved from a union of the International Centre for Underutilised Crops (ICUC) and the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species (GFU). It will be hosted in Malaysia by Bioversity International in a joint venture with the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus.

Best wishes to all concerned!

Nibbles: Carbon, Oaks, SALT, Gardens, Wild horses, Rural depopulation, Finnish cows, Dabai

2nd World Congress of Agroforestry – 3rd Announcement

This just in.

Theme: “Agroforestry – The Future of Global Land Use”

The Congress will assess opportunities to leverage scientific agroforestry in promoting sustainable land use worldwide. It will also serve as a forum for agroforestry researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers from around the world to:

  • share new research findings, lessons, experiences, and ideas that will help influence decisions that impact on livelihoods and the global environment
  • explore new opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships in agroforestry research, education, training, and development
  • form new networks and communities of practice, and nurture old ones