The balance between food availability and preservation of the environment has become harder to achieve in recent decades. In the end, we could ask: Shall we save the planet or shall we save humanity? In my opinion, the challenge is to have a balance. But what can we do to achieve this balance? As the […]
Interview with the Director of the Triptolemos Foundation, Dr. Yvonne Colomer Leer más »
The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017. The programme, which has helped to establish a vibrant network of over 700 higher education institutions in 116 Member States, shares UNESCO’s values, connects the Organization with communities, and mobilizes expertise to support the advancement of UNESCO’s goals in education, sciences, culture and communication. Built on
On November 28, 2017, the event THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE will be held in the GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM at the Col·legi d’Economistes de Catalunya on the occasion of the presentation of the book “The food system: globalization, sustainability, security and food culture “Editorial THOMSON REUTERS Aranzadi Although the concept of agri-food chain is frequently used, the
Presentation of the book “The Food System” (Thomson Reuters) at the College of Economists Leer más »
UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks in science play an important role in linking science, politics and society by adopting open scientific practices to implement the 2030 Program. The 2030 Program, adopted in 2015 by the United Nations, represents a major step forward in the recognition of science, technology and innovation (STI) as a development engine
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Triptolemos Foundation has published this interesting study that approaches from a scientific point of view the use of science and technology in the food sector to guarantee food availability from a sustainable and safe point of view. The development of humanity has been possible thanks to the assurance of food supply and the continuous challenge.
Science for food safety and sustainable availability in conservation techniques Leer más »
Unesco Chair of Triptolemos Foundation and UNED Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development: Global Food Production and Food Safety will participate in the MOBILIZATION OF UNESCO CHAIRS FOR POLITICAL ACTION TO PROGRAM 2030 First conference of all UNESCO Chairs of Natural Sciences, to be held from 5 to 7 July 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland, and
Unesco Chair Triptolemos-Uned Foundation in Geneva Leer más »
MOBILIZING UNESCO CHAIRS FOR POLICY ACTION TOWARDS THE 2030 AGENDA First ever conference of all UNESCO Chairs in the Natural Sciences, which will be held from 5 to 7 July 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland, and which will be supported by prestigious institutions, such as CERN, EPFL and University of Geneva. More than 70 Chairs have
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“El sistema alimentario: globalizacion, sostenibilidad, seguridad y cultura alimentaria” THOMSON REUTERS – Aranzadi (2016) Although the concept of agri-food chain is frequently used, the Food System, in contrast, is a multivariate, transversal, complex and articulated system. Economics, policies, availability and accessibility, knowledge, behavior and culture are the vectors of this fractal system. This book is
Publication of “El Sistema Alimentario” (Food System) THOMSON REUTERS Leer más »
Federico Mayor Zaragoza, honorary president of Triptolemos Foundation, the president and the rector of the UNED, Alejandro Tiana, presided over the first meeting of the team, which established the lines of action around science and innovation for development Sustainable development: global food production and food security. Uned Communication
Science and innovation to feed a hungry planet UNED and Triptolemos Foundation ratify the UNESCO Chair “Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development: Global Food Production and Food Safety”, which is born with the challenge of applying science and technology to the production, distribution and consumption of sufficient and safe food for everybody. Around the world
UNED-TRIPTOLEMOS CHAIR IS CREATED FOR SUSTAINABLE, SAFE AND SUFFICIENT FOOD PRODUCTION Leer más »
