Dear all,
The timing may not be optimal for most of you in the US, but if possible, please join! You can also register to receive the link to the recording later.
Best regards
Makiko
S A V E T H E D A T E
11 July 2023 | 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
Historical aspects of millets
An online event in English, with interpretation in Chinese
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The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th Session in March 2021 declared 2023 the
International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). As part of the IYM 2023 celebration, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing a four-part “IYM Global Webinar Series” to
shed light on the various environmental, social and economic benefits of millets, their rich heritage and their vast potential. Millets were among the first domesticated plants and remain a traditional staple crop for millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia as the grains can thrive in poor soils, resist crop diseases and pests, and are resilient
in adverse climatic conditions. As a fundamental crop for multiple Indigenous Peoples’ food systems around the world, millets have been an important crop for millennia, and even today can help overcome food scarcity in difficult periods, contributing to the
food security and nutrition of vulnerable populations. Join this webinar to learn more about the historical, anthropological, archaeological aspects of millets and their evolving heritage today! |
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