Tag: SDGs

DevRes 2021: Takeaways that may help us in reaching SDGs in low-income countries

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This blog post is written by Adan Martinez Cruz, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Forest Economics and SLU Global coordinator. From 14 June to 16 June 2021, DevRes 2021 allowed us to exchange insights on challenges and opportunities to accomplish the 2030 Agenda –with a focus on low-income countries. Originally scheduled for June 2020… Continue reading DevRes 2021: Takeaways that may help us in reaching SDGs in low-income countries

Is there a definite value of water?

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This blog post is written by Jennie Barron, Professor at the Department of Soil and Environment; Agricultural water management, SLU Water is a multifaceted resource from simply being served our daily glass of water, to the complex flow through the landscapes to produce food, recreation and other ecosystem services. Because of the multiple uses and benefits… Continue reading Is there a definite value of water?

What’s cooking at CGIAR?

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SLU has a long tradition of partnerships with the CGIAR, both at the institutional and individual scientist-level. The CGIAR is the world’s largest agricultural research and innovation network with 8 000 staff globally, focused on agriculture in low and middle income countries. The CGIAR is currently reorganizing and has launched a new research and innovation… Continue reading What’s cooking at CGIAR?

Covid-19 lessons: Wildlife as our ally, not our enemy

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Written by Joris P. G. M. Cromsigt, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies, SLU. The origin of the covid-19 pandemic, like previous major zoonotic disease outbreaks such as Ebola and HIV, has been linked to wildlife and the consumption of wild meat. Although the exact source of covid-19 still is a… Continue reading Covid-19 lessons: Wildlife as our ally, not our enemy