Calendar of Events

In addition to its pavilion, the European Union will foster a dynamic and in-depth discussion around how to feed the world healthily and sustainably through the organisation of conferences and events dedicated to the theme of Expo Milano 2015. An ambitious calendar of more than 200 events is foreseen to address global food security challenges through scientific, policy, business to business (B2B) and cultural events.

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These events will offer something for everyone from young people to high level scientists and policy makers. Our goal for the Expo is to create a lasting legacy that will shape the global debate and contribute to finding solutions to ending world hunger post 2015.

Upcoming events

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5th ICA Rectors and Deans Forum 2015 - Educating the Young Professionals to Feed the Planet & Provide for the Sustainable Bioeconomy

Thu, 22 October 2015

Our universities must deliver graduates, who have the knowledge, skills and competences for careers in industry, NGOs and government to address the challenges in the bioeconomy in 21stC. These challenges include

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EXPOse your ideas

Thu, 22 October 2015 to Sun, 25 October 2015

Semi-finals and finals of student teams debate

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Giving soils a voice – JRC/European Network for Soil Awareness Conference! 21st-23rd October

Wed, 21 October 2015

Two day workshop on issues relating to raising awareness of soil among key stake holders (policy makers, pubic, land managers, farmers, other science areas) and in education sector.

Linked to launch of Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas

2nd day at JRC.

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Healthy Soils for Feeding the Planet and for Climate Change Adaptation

Tue, 20 October 2015

To mark the International Year of Soils 2015 the Directorate General for Environment of the European Commission organises a conference on 'Healthy Soils for Feeding the Planet and for Climate Change Adaptation' at the Univer

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Territorial Approach to Food Security and Nutrition Policies

Mon, 19 October 2015

Despite the substantive progress achieved in the reduction of poverty and hunger and the high rates of economic growth experienced by the developing countries over the past decades, income inequalities and geographic disparities within countries have widened in many instances.

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