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Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD) = A sharing/collaboration platform for Ireland's agrifood and international ag development actors
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I talked about government’s policy on climate change & the important role of agriculture in meeting our climate change commitment at the opening session of the third ISCRAES International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environment Systems at University College Dublin this morning.



Recruiting postdoc 1 (sustainable diets) to join EcoFoodSystems Research Project team in my group with data analytics & LCA skills for research on evidence-based #SustainableDiet transitions in #cities in Vietnam, Colombia & Ethiopia Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/yrz2ahb6 Deadline: July 12th



Delighted to meet President William Ruto at the start of my trip to Kenya. Discussed the deep connections between our nations, our shared commitment on climate action, and our important work on peace and security in the region. William Samoei Ruto, PhD


Tom Arnold has been appointed as independent Chair of the Ireland Africa Rural Development Committee (IARDC). The IARDC aims to strengthen Ireland’s ongoing support to the transformation of Africa’s agriculture and rural economy. (Photo: Concern Worldwide) gov.ie/en/press-relea…


🧐The SDG 2 Roadmap Group share a vision for eliminating #ruralpoverty, #hunger #malnutrition through #sustainableagriculture-led growth that does not exceed planetary boundaries. 👉Read more in the Annual Report: donorplatform.org/digital/annual… Ron Hartman International Fund for Agricultural Development Gates Foundation

Just 1 day to go! The theme of this years University College Dublin tent is “Sustainable Food Systems”. Hear from Dr.Zoe McKay, Programme Director of the new exciting BSc in Sustainable Food Systems, about all the great things UCD’s #Ploughing2024 has to offer! 🚜 📍Block 3, Row 14, Stand 266

We are delighted to be attending #Ploughing2024 in Co. Laois this week as part of the #GlobalSolidarityHub along with @Trocaire, Brighter Communities , Self Help Africa , Sightsavers Ireland and Concern Global Citizenship ! Come and say hi at block 4, row 21, Stand 535!


We have great panelists lined up for National Youth Food Summit on 20th September Airfield Estate Register here eventbrite.ie/e/national-you… #GoodFoodForAll


Meet Your Policymakers at the National Youth Food Summit on 20th September Airfield Estate! Register here eventbrite.ie/e/national-you… #GoodFoodForAll


Delighted to address the #WorldFoodForum2024 with FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and to engage with young people in shaping the future of global food systems. Ireland prioritises the crucial role of youth in addressing global challenges:- climate change; food security; and agricultural sustainability.



A warm welcome to IFIAD Ireland annual conference from IFIAD Chair CharlesSpillane - looking forward to a great day, learning and exchanging views around Financing Zero Hunger #IFIAD2024


Minister Seán Fleming opened the IFIAD Annual Conference today reminding us of the huge task ahead to achieve the SDGs by 2030 and highlighting importance of addressing under-nutrition #ZeroHunger



President Michael D. Higgins this afternoon delivered the African Development Bank Group 2024 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers' Lecture in a live online event from the State Reception Room in Áras an Uachtaráin. You can read the President's lecture at president.ie/en/media-libra…


A selection of our site visits this week from Lusaka for #FieldworkFriday, including some surveying for a full-scale system ZAMBEEF and some new site assessments for heat recovery! Trinity College Dublin Southern African Institute for Policy and Research Trinity Engineering Trinity Business School Research Ireland Irish Aid Madhu Krishna Murali


Irish Youth Delegates to World Food Forum met with Minister Charlie McConalogue to report back on their experience and the invaluable opportunity provided to the next generation of agri-food leaders #FoodVision2030


Congratulations to Neale Richmond on being appointed Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora
