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SUMMARY:Plant Health Series: How to communicate science\, win friends and influence people
DESCRIPTION:When? Friday 2 February 2024\, 14:00 to 15:00\nWhere? Online (Zoom) \nAn interactive online lecture communicating science and plant health to the media and public\nRenowned author\, plant enthusiast and media professional Professor Jonathan Drori will provide the ground rules for effective science communication. He will address how to define\, understand and engage with different audiences and how to widen your influence beyond your usual networks. Guided by Jon’s personal experience\, attendees will also learn of common misconceptions in plant biology and the fallacy of ‘the general public’.\n\nThe talk will be followed by an opportunity for an audience Q&A and discussion\, chaired by Dr Mimi Tanimoto\, communications and engagement consultant.\n\nJonathan Drori\nProfessor Jonathan Drori CBE is an author and specialist in the public understanding of science. He is a trustee of the Eden Project\, an Ambassador for the WWF and previously a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew and The Woodland Trust. He is an honorary professor of public understanding of science at the University of Birmingham.\n\nAs former BBC executive producer\, Jon was responsible for more than fifty popular science documentaries and series. He was head of digital media and learning channels for BBC Education\, where he led the development of several world-first services\, including GCSE Bitesize\, and also supervised mass UK social-action campaigns for numeracy and computer literacy.\n\nJon has been a frequent public speaker\, including four talks at the international TED conference on plant-science topics which have been viewed millions of times. Recently\, he wrote the bestsellers Around the World in 80 Trees and Around the World in 80 Plants\, which reveal how plants and trees are intricately entwined with human history\, culture and folklore.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to all\, but will be particularly relevant to scientists including those working in areas related to plant health.\n\nContinuing Professional Development (CPD) \nThis event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 3 CPD points. If you are a member of the Plant Health professional register\, this CPD contributes to maintaining your registration.\n\n\nSpecial requirements\nIf you have accessibility requirements\, please let us know during your booking\, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.\nCost and booking\nThis event is free to attend and open to all. Advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page\, and the Zoom meeting link will be circulated to registrants ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-health-series-how-to-communicate-science-win-friends-and-influence-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Policy,Science communication
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SUMMARY:The 2nd International Conference on Tropical Plants
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the local organizing and scientific committees\, we cordially invite you to attend the 2nd International Conference on Tropical Plants\, to be held in Brisbane\, Australia\, from 18 – 21 February\, 2024. \nThe conference aims to provide a platform for international researchers to present their latest research findings on basic research on tropical plants\, to network with colleagues from around the world\, and to meet the Editors-in-Chief and some of the Associate Editors of the journal Tropical Plants. The conference theme\, “The Future of Tropical Plants and Ecology: Challenging Global Climate Change”\, will provide a unique opportunity for researchers to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing tropical plants in the face of climate change. \nWe are delighted to announce that the conference will feature distinguished keynote speakers\, invited and general presentations relevant to the field of tropical plants and ecosystems. We are confident that this will be an enriching experience for all attendees. \nWe encourage researchers from all over the world to join us in Brisbane for this exciting event. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Brisbane\, and to providing a stimulating and engaging conference. \nMore: https://web.cvent.com/event/6b7f3062-dd01-46ed-84d0-8635bddcfced/summary
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/the-2nd-international-conference-on-tropical-plants/
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SUMMARY:V All Africa Horticultural Congress - AAHC2024
DESCRIPTION:The All Africa Horticultural Congress (AAHC) is the most important scientific event organized every four years in the field of Horticulture in Africa under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). Morocco was assigned the organization of the 5th edition of this Congress and this will be the first time such event will be held in North Africa. The previous four AAHCs took place in Kenya in 2009\, South Africa in 2012\, Nigeria in 2016 and Senegal in 2021\, corresponding to East Africa\, South Africa\, Central Africa\, and Western Africa\, respectively. \nThe development of Horticulture in Africa is one of the main tools that can help ensure food security. It can also improve agricultural productivity and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products\, strengthen its contribution to the overall wellbeing of the population\, improve dietary and nutritional behavior\, create wealth\, alleviate hunger\, and reduce dependency on food imports. \nIn Morocco\, Agriculture contributes\, on average\, 13% to Morocco’s GDP and employs about 40% of the nation’s workforce.\nThe country has several agro-climatic regions including 3\,500 km of Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts\, temperate in the north\, semi-arid in the center and arid-to-desert in the south with somewhat mild/cold in the higher altitudes of the Atlas Mountains and\, thus\, produces a great diversity of agricultural products\, including horticultural crops such as fruits\, vegetables\, medicinal and aromatic species\, flowers\, and ornamental plants. These are produced mainly in open field but crops such as tomatoes\, pepper\, berries\, banana\, and flowers are also produced under plastic-covered greenhouses. \nMost of the production is for the domestic market but a significant percentage\, particularly fruits\, vegetables and flowers\, goes to export markets\, including Africa\, Europe\, and North America. Morocco is the first larger exporter of berries and third larger exporter of tomatoes worldwide.\nOperators of the horticultural sector are all private. Small-scale growers are also an important milestone of the system. They contribute to the export activities through organized cooperatives and associations. \n“Unlocking the potential of a resilient Horticulture in Africa” is the theme of the 5th AAHC\, with the objective to discuss and promote the huge potential of African Horticulture. \nThe event will provide a platform for professionals\, researchers\, young scientists\, and entrepreneurs\, where they can share their research results\, experiences\, and latest innovations. It will be an occasion to create new and consolidate and expand ongoing networks of technical cooperation between professionals in horticulture throughout Africa and the rest of the world. Young and more experienced scientists will have ample opportunities to interact and explore scientific and technical exchanges and partnerships for research and development initiatives.\nIn addition\, the Congress will raise and discuss aspects related to the impact of climate change\, invasive diseases and pests and other biotic and abiotic stresses on current and future horticulture and its resilience. \nFurthermore\, socio-economic and financial aspects related to food security\, market issues\, best use\, and management of natural resources in the field will be tackled. Themes\, such as contribution of horticulture to overall wellbeing\, wealth creation\, alleviating poverty\, empowering youth\, and women will also be discussed. \nTo register: https://www.aahc2024.com/
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/v-all-africa-horticultural-congress-aahc2024/
LOCATION:Marrakech\, Marrakech\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Crop Production in Northern Britain 2024
DESCRIPTION:CPNB 2024 (“The Dundee Conference”) is be the foremost Conference concerning environmental management and crop production and associated topics in northern environments. Whilst the long-established Association for Crop Protection in Northern Britain is not changing its name\, the change in the title of the Conference to Crop PRODUCTION\, reflects the wider remit of recent conferences. \nWe are delighted to be working with the Association of Applied Biologists to organise our 2024 meeting\, which will bring the commmunity back together for an in-person meeting hosted at The Apex Hotel in Dundee. \nConfirmed Invited speakers \nMIKE RIVINGTON (James Hutton Institute\, Aberdeen\, UK): Climate change impacts on land: a north-south divide \nLorna Slater\,  Scottish Government Minister for Green Skills\, Circular Economy and Biodiversity  \nEwen Mullins\, Teagasc \nJames Brosnan\, Scottish Whiskey Research Institute \nThe scientific presentations at CPNB are usually divided into sessions on ‘Potatoes’\, ‘Combinable Crops‘ and ‘Agriculture and the Environment‘. \nWebsite: https://www.cpnb.org/
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/crop-production-in-northern-britain-2024/
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