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SLU Global is a unit that supports SLU’s work for global development to contribute to Agenda 2030.
Welcome to take part of an inspiring side event in conjunction to the 53rd Plenary Session of the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS). 🌎

Theme: Looping into tomorrow’s food systems – Innovative circular bioeconomy as a path to building resilient food systems.

👉 www.slu.se/en/calendar/...
October 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Chloe MacLaren, SLU @ #Agri4D2025, talking about benefits and trade-offs among rotations, strip crops & intercrops vary along rainfall gradient in #Zambia ”Best diversification choice depends on farmer’s situation
*Not land limited? Use rotation
*Land limited? Use intercrop or strip crop” @siani.se
September 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Patrick Okori ends #Agri4D keynotes on a positive note. To build long term success in Africa, #education is key. RUFORUM is transforming higher education and people’s lives by aligning #agricultural courses with community needs and empowering #young agripreneurs.

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September 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Erik Alexandersson highlights how @novo-nordisk.bsky.social is responding to global megatrends by branching out to build lasting #research capacity in the #GlobalSouth, but also strengthening it in #Europe. The future of #food depends on #innovation, dialogue, and shared responsibility.
September 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"If we can support our alumni, they are the one who will change the world"

Meet Patrick Okori, Executive Secretary of RUFORUM, expert in #AgriculturalScience and education. He has driven advancements in crop breeding and research, commercializing varieties of legumes and cereals grown in Africa.
September 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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🌱 "Food systems should move from feeding the hungry to nourishing all people and planet” says Shakuntala Thilsted of @cgiar.org in the first keynote of the day at #Agri4D. She stresses the need for #diversity - of #diet and of people in #FoodSystems.

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September 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"If I have to choose one word, it would be diversity, starting with diversity of people, before we move on to diversity of food. A diverse diet provide a broad spectra of essential nutrients that a single food source cannot supply. " - Shakuntala Thilsted, keynote speaker at #Agri4D2025
September 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
@ #Agri4D2025, PhD student Patience Chungu SLU talked about her research on novel feeds in #Tilapia aquaculture. Its is the second most cultured fish in the world and contributes to global #foodsecurity, nutrition and livelihoods, part. in emerging markets and dev. economies.
#aquaculture
@siani.se
September 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We're honoured to have Professor Nitya Rao as keynote speaker at #Agri4D2025!

She brings deep expertise on the intersection of gender, climate and food justice.

"What is knowledge? It is about power relations" - Prof. Rao

#Agri4D #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Prof. Kostas Karantininis, SLU, at #Agri4D2025, talking about #SASi-SPi. ”The AgriFood systems has been successful for over 12 000 years and has served well for 8 billion people. Now, we have exceeded the planetary bounderies.”
@siani.se
@sidasweden.bsky.social
#foodsystems
#foodsecurity
#Agri4D
September 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
”The world depends on only three different crops: rice, wheat and maize” said Prof. Miguel Altieri, in his key note speech at day 2 of the #Agri4D2025 conference.
”It threatens resilience and food souvereignity”
#Agri4D
#foodsystems
#foodsecurity
@sidasweden.bsky.social
@siani.se
celia.agroeco.org
September 24, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We’re excited to welcome Daniel Liljeberg, State Secretary to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren, as a speaker at the #Agri4D2025 opening session!
September 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Wow, what a day!

#Agri4D2025 is kicking off with an amazing afternoon, mingle, networks and a lot of laughter.
We look forward to two more full, inspiring and fruitful days! @siani.se
#Agri4D #Networks #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems @sidasweden.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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#Agri4D kicks off!

Three days of dialogue on how #science, #policy & practice can help build resilient, equitable & #sustainable #FoodSystems.

🌐If you’re not able to join us @slu-global.bsky.social in Uppsala, you can still follow some sessions online! 👉 registration.invajo.com/c3fcebfb-bb2...
September 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Before next week's #Agri4D, conference pioneers Madeleine Fogde (SIANI), Gert Nyberg (@slu-global.bsky.social), & Heather Mackay (@lund-university.bsky.social) reflect on changing #FoodSystems and #development landscape, & past and future of the conference.

Read their reflections: buff.ly/7obErEL
September 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🌍 Don’t miss your chance to join #Agri4D2025 at the early bird rate — register by 26 June!

This year’s conference explore solutions for building regenerative, resilient, and just food systems in the face of climate change.
🔗 Register now: slu.se/agri4d
Agri4D 2025 | slu.se
Welcome to join SLU, SIANI and Sida for Agri4D 2025. The conference will take place in Uppsala. Some of the sessions will be held online.
slu.se
June 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"I am particularly interested in opportunities that allow me to engage in Africa's development, especially in the context of sustainable forestry and economic growth." Interview with Martin, a forestry student at SLU, after doing field work and attending a ws in Kenya.
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From fieldwork to vision - a student's experiences on Kenyan forestry | slu.se
Martin Elgh, a student in forest science at SLU, is currently finalising his Bachelor's degree. As part of his final thesis project, he spent a month in Kenya conducting fieldwork on sustainable...
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June 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Our ocean, our future, our responsibility"

Researchers at SLU work with several different projects and programme to help achieve SDG 14. Find out more in our news article!

#WorldOceanDay
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Our ocean, our future, our responsibility | slu.se
Yesterday was the World Ocean Day, a day to emphasise the important work we all have to be part of to save our oceans. In conjunction, the UN Ocean Conference begins today, where the focus is on ho...
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June 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay💦🐝🌱🐒🐘🐢🌳
#PlasticPollution is one of the greatest environmental threats we face. Research from SLU, shows the effects of microplastics in freshwater ecosystems & how microplastics hit wildlife and affects whole ecosystems www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...
How does microplastic pollution affect the environment? | slu.se
Today, 5 June, we acknowledge World Environment Day. This year, focus is on solutions to beat plastic pollution which is one of the greatest environmental threats we face The impacts of microplasti...
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June 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
📢 Only a few days left! Submit your abstract for #Agri4D 2025 by 26 May!

Join the global dialogue on building #Regenerative, just, and resilient #FoodSystems in the face of #ClimateChange. We’re looking forward to your contributions!

🔗 Submit yours before the deadline here: slu.se/agri4d
May 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Happy #WorldBeeDay! 🐝 Today, we highlight how #beekeeping can enhance livelihoods for rural and marginalized communities. A SIANI and @slu-global.bsky.social‬ supported project trained young beekeepers to unlock both economic empowerment and ecological conservation in Sri Lanka: buff.ly/sc7sneq
Empowering marginalized beekeepers in Sri Lanka: a sustainable path forward - SIANI
Getting young people interested in beekeeping can be the key to unlock economic empowerment and ecological conservation.
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May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌱New on seed systems: In low- and middle-income contexts, the majority of seeds are distributed through informal seed systems. Social capital is important in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seeds adapted to local climatic contexts. Explore a new policy brief!
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New policy brief: Enhancing smallholder farmers' access to seeds during crises | slu.se
A new policy brief highlights the importance of social capital in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seeds that are adapted to local climatic contexts. Focus is on the structure of farmers...
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May 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
As we gear up for the #Agri4D Conference in September, let’s take a moment to revisit the reflections and key takeaways from the last edition in this blog post by Matthew Kessler.

Read more about his reflections here: blogg.slu.se/global-blog/...
April 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Let's introduce the 3rd theme of #Agri4D: “Equity, justice and resilience”.

Building fair and resilient #FoodSystems means addressing deep-rooted #Inequalities and ensuring that no one is left behind. How do we ensure that they are sustainable, just and inclusive? #GenderEquity

👉 slu.se/agri4d
April 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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The registration for #Agri4D 2025 is open! Join a #Global community of people working on sustainable #FoodSystems, #Agriculture, and #Development.

Register now and be part of Agri4D 2025: buff.ly/vI9BL7V

❗Submit your abstract by the 8th of May!

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April 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM