Location to be determined
Resilient seed systems play a central role in sustainable food systems that are robust, dynamic, equitable, diverse, healthy and interconnected. Developing and strengthening these systems offers vital entry points for responding to critical global challenges of climate change, agricultural biodiversity, and sustainable development. Training in participatory breeding and seed system concepts, issues and approaches will support engaged professionals and graduate students to contribute to resilient seed system development. This course serves professionals who seek longer-term solutions for sustainable, agro-ecological agriculture and answers to the question: How can food systems be moved forward in the South and the North?
Key aspects of this course include:
This course may be of particular interest for programs and partners engaged in seed system development and is supported by Global Alliance for the Future of Food, EU projects Liveseed and Dynaversity, and the Root Tuber and Bananas CRP.
The course starts off with an introduction lecture. From Monday - Thursday, each morning starts with 3 - 4 lectures (30 minutes each), followed by a 30-minute discussion convened by 2 - 3 participants:
First day - Technical Breeding aspects
Second day - Involving actors of the value chain
Third day - Creating innovative seed systems
Fourth day - Policy options
GROUP WORK
In the afternoons, participants will work in small groups on a project proposal related to PPB supporting a seed system intervention perspective, and do literature research. The groups will be supervised by teachers and organizers. On the fifth day the groups will present the outcome of their work in a plenary session.
Target Group | This workshop is aimed at PhD candidates, postdocs, and other academics. |
Group Size | Min. 20, max. 40 participants |
Course duration | 5 days |
Language of instruction | English |
Number of credits | 1.5 ECTS |
Prior knowledge | Basic knowledge about plant breeding and/or seed systems is recommendable. |
Location | To be determined |
Prof.dr.ir. Edith Lammerts van Bueren (WUR)
Phone: +31 (0)6 10919736
Email: edith.lammertsvanbueren@wur.nl
Dr. Claudius van de Vijver (Graduate School PE&RC)
Phone: +31 (0) 317 485116
Email: claudius.vandevijver@wur.nl
At this moment, this course is not scheduled yet. However, if you register your interest in this activity below, we will inform you as soon as the course is scheduled and registration of participation is opened.