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2023 World Sustainability Conference
November 22, 2023
Free
The Green Institute and the HeTa Food Research Centre of Excellence, University of Birmingham, are pleased to announce the 2023 World Sustainability Conference, with the theme “Harnessing the Intersection of Food, Water, and Energy for a Sustainable Future.” This annual event brings together experts from various fields to address the complex challenges of sustainability in the 21st century.
This year’s hybrid conference for World Sustainability Day will be held at University of Birmingham and virtually on a video conferencing platform.
We seek paper submissions aligning with the conference theme and sub-themes. Possible topics for proposal include, but are not limited to:
EDUCATION:
- Sustainable agriculture education in schools,
- Lifelong learning for farmers and food producers
- Innovative approaches to food and agriculture education
ENVIRONMENT:
- Climate-smart agriculture practices,
- Water conservation in food production,
- Zero waste and circular systems in food systems
EQUITY:
- Gender equality in agriculture and food systems,
- Inclusive food systems for marginalized communities,
- Land tenure and access to resources for smallholder farmers
ENERGY:
- Renewable energy in food and water systems,
- Energy-efficient food processing and distribution,
- Decentralized energy systems for rural communities
ECONOMICS:
- Sustainable and equitable value chains in food systems,
- Community-based economic development through food systems,
- The economic impacts of food waste reduction
MEDIUM FOR ATTENDANCE
This year’s conference will be hybrid. The conference venue is the University of Birmingham, while online participants – speakers, panelists, presenters, and the audience – will receive a link for the video conference via email or text message.
Also, we will live-steam this conference in real-time – connect and join us anywhere you are via a phone or computer. If you’re presenting a lecture, you need a good mic and a webcam, computer, or phone. Test these gadgets before the online conference begins to ensure they are working fine.
After registering, you’ll get more info about the World Sustainability Day conference. If you have any questions or want to know more about this online symposium, click here. Our team is ever ready to help you.