SLU Global
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/...
- 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
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- "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.
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- "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
- @ #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
- 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
- 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
- ”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
- We’re excited to welcome Daniel Liljeberg, State Secretary to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren, as a speaker at the #Agri4D2025 opening session!
- 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
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- 🌍 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
- "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. www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...
- "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 www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...
- 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...
- 📢 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
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- 🌱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! www.slu.se/en/ew-news/2...
- 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/...
- 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
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