LVVN Attaché Netwerk

Can you imagine the taps running dry in a city of almost five million? This horror scenario almost became a reality for Cape Town in 2017-2018. With this Day Zero in the back of his mind, Niek Bosmans, Agricultural Counselor of South Africa who is stationed at the Dutch Embassy in #Pretoria, is acutely aware that the topic of water security is becoming increasingly critical for South Africans. Bosmans uses this window of opportunity and stimulates the usage of a landscape approach with water as a guiding element for spatial planning. In this interview, Bosmans outlines two examples of projects in South Africa that show how Dutch water policies can be used successfully in international contexts. Here you can find other articles published in the Agrospecial 12: Tackling agricultural water challenges worldwide. Special thanks to Anne Groeliker for interviewing everyone who took part in the Agrospecial and for writing the articles. https://lnkd.in/etD_JD-R #Water | #agrospecial | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | Netherlands | #southafrica | #capetown #sustainablewatermanagement | Timo Cober | Bernard Likalimba | William Bowden https://lnkd.in/eVAmG4pi

Highlights Agroberichten Buitenland is de wekelijkse nieuwsbrief van het LVVN Attaché Netwerk (LAN). U wordt iedere week geattendeerd op nieuws, activiteiten en achtergrondinformatie op het internationale domein van landbouw, visserij, voedsel en natuur van 62 LAN teams die werkzaam op Nederlandse ambassades en consulaten-generaal en actief zijn in 77 landen. Abonneer via onderstaande link en blijf automatisch op de hoogte van de voornaamste publicaties op deze website.

The Dutch Embassy in #Serbia and Naktuinbouw organized a regional Conference on Raising Awareness and Strengthening Enforcement of Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) in the Western Balkans. While the protection of PBRs is crucially important in incentivizing the development of new plant varieties, the framework for both listing and enforcing PBRs is still under development in the countries in the region. The conference aimed to share best practices on PBR registration and enforcement and build the necessary connections for further cooperation to further ameliorate the situation. Koen van Ginneken | Mila Mirkovic | Netherlands | #WesternBalkans | #PBRConference | #PlantBreedersRights | #SustainableAgriculture | #CapacityBuilding https://lnkd.in/eSbwTkNk

The vast landscapes and rich natural resources in Central Asia hold immense potential for sustainable biodiversity practices. As biodiversity becomes a global priority, the region presents unique opportunities for investment and collaboration, especially when it comes to sustainable agriculture. The Netherlands can play a pivotal role in the battle against biodiversity loss, by leveraging expertise in water management, sustainable agriculture, and innovation. Read the complete article ‘The promise of biodiversity and sustainable food production development in Central Asia' in the link below. This article is part of the 13th edition of the e-magazine Agrospecial, titled "Peace with Nature: Global Biodiversity Commitment" (originally published on October 9, 2024). In this edition, the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) explores the crucial role of biodiversity in agriculture and nature in the context of the COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Colombia. Agricultural Counselors from over 18 countries share their involvement in initiatives that foster the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity, highlighting the complex interdependence between biodiversity, water and soil management. In these efforts, cooperation, innovation and knowledge exchange are key, and LAN plays a crucial role in mainstreaming this global commitment. https://lnkd.in/ePbMuBgq #biodiversity | #agrospecial | #COP16 | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | #CentralAsia | Arie Veldhuizen | Anastasia Ryabukha https://lnkd.in/ewYsGd7v

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, #COP16 #Colombia, marked a historic milestone in terms of participation and advances in environmental protection and biodiversity. This summit exceeded expectations, gathering over 21,000 participants and becoming the largest COP attendance to date. The Netherlands stood out as a key player at COP16, showcasing its leadership and dedication to addressing the intertwined challenges of biodiversity and climate change. Heading the Dutch delegation was Vice Minister of Nature and Fisheries, Donné Slangen, who led a team of approximately 20 skilled negotiators. Our ambassador, Reina Buijs, and our Agricultural Counselor, Léontine Crisson MA, also played an active role at COP16. They engaged in meaningful dialogue with Indigenous communities and campesino representatives, emphasizing the Netherlands’ commitment to recognizing and supporting their rights in the conservation and sustainable management of their territories. Nicolás González | Maria Fernanda Bernal Palomino | Netherlands https://lnkd.in/ep8etwsH

Water, food security, and biodiversity are inherently connected, forming the backbone of sustainable development in any region. In Côte d'Ivoire, these elements face significant challenges, demanding innovative and sustainable solutions. Ben Kubbinga, Agricultural Counselor for Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal and stationed at the Dutch embassy in Abidjan, offers a deep dive into these pressing issues and the measures taken to address them. Read the complete article 'Water challenges in Côte d'Ivoire: an interview with Agricultural Counselor Ben Kubbinga' from the recently released Agrospecial e-magazine by the Netherlands Agricultural Network in the link below. Here you can find other articles published in the Agrospecial 12: Tackling agricultural water challenges worldwide. https://lnkd.in/eeAXeBBD Special thanks to Anne Groeliker for interviewing everyone who took part in the Agrospecial and for writing the articles. #CôtedIvoire | #Water | #agrospecial | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | Netherlands | #sustainablewatermanagement | Yannick ADOU | Gina Ackah https://lnkd.in/ejjzaB-F

The “Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024” welcomes over 200 active players (growers, researchers, policymakers, and academics) from the floriculture sector of #Thailand, its neighboring countries, and the Netherlands. Experts from Thailand and the Netherlands, along with participants, shared their experiences at the Forum. Remco Van Wijngaarden, Ambassador of the Netherlands, stated in his opening remarks at the Forum: 'Both Thailand and the Netherlands have unique innovations and experiences in the floriculture sector. It’s essential to share these to find solutions to current challenges and to make the floriculture sector resilient.' Gijs Theunissen | Sarawut Chantachitpreecha | Parptawan Jiwattayakul https://lnkd.in/ethCcZ_y

The Netherlands Agricultural Network in the #USA and #Canada, together with Zone Agtech, is inviting you to a #webinar on opportunities for Dutch businesses in the #horticulture market in #Quebec. Zone AgTech has conducted research on the greenhouse market in Quebec on behalf of the Netherlands Agricultural Network. The aim of the Netherlands Agricultural Network is to strengthen the earning capacity of the Netherlands and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals worldwide. The webinar will take place on December 9 from 15:00 - 16:30 (CET-Amsterdam) on Zoom. Registration is still possible. Ton van Arnhem | Alya de Bie-Kamerling | Caroline Berenschot-Feitel | Almar Davids | Tessa Nauta https://lnkd.in/eYtrH9RX

Maak kennis met onze LVVN-raad in #Oekraïne: Carolien Spaans 🇺🇦 Dit is de tweede keer dat Carolien Spaans LVVN-raad is op de Nederlandse Ambassade in #Kyiv, Oekraïne. Toen ze begin dit jaar terugkeerde, trof ze een andere stad aan. Op 19 november jl. was het 1000 dagen geleden dat Rusland de grootschalige oorlog tegen Oekraïne begon. Vanwege de oorlog is #voedselzekerheid prioriteit nummer 1 in Oekraïne. Het LAN-team werkt onder meer via versterking van de aardappelsector en de opleiding van jonge agrariërs mee aan duurzaam herstel en wederopbouw.   ‘In het begin was er sprake van complete ontwrichting van alle supply chains,’ vertelt Carolien. ‘Dat leidde onder andere tot een tekort aan voedsel in delen van het land. Veel bedrijven in de agrosector zijn op dat moment teruggegaan naar hun kerntaak: zorgen dat de mensen in hun omgeving te eten hebben.’   Dmytro Kyryliuk | Kateryna Tushynska | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | Ralf Van De Beek | Hillefien S. | Julius Seinen https://lnkd.in/er_pqVF5

To address challenges and opportunities in South American biodiversity, the Netherlands has appointed Emiel Mulder as Nature and Biodiversity Counselor. Based at the Dutch embassy in Brasilia #Brazil, he will coordinate biodiversity efforts with the existing Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) offices in #Argentina, Brazil, and #Colombia. Read the complete article 'LAN teams in South America join forces to coordinate protection and sustainable use of biodiversity efforts' in the link below. This article is part of the 13th edition of the e-magazine Agrospecial, titled "Peace with Nature: Global Biodiversity Commitment" (originally published on October 9, 2024). In this edition, the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) explores the crucial role of biodiversity in agriculture and nature in the context of the COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Colombia. Agricultural Counselors from over 18 countries share their involvement in initiatives that foster the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity, highlighting the complex interdependence between biodiversity, water and soil management. In these efforts, cooperation, innovation and knowledge exchange are key, and LAN plays a crucial role in mainstreaming this global commitment. https://lnkd.in/ertdxe6n #biodiversity | #agrospecial | #COP16 | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | #southamerica | Paul Van de Logt | Léontine Crisson MA | Nicolás González | Maria Fernanda Bernal Palomino| Inge Horstmeier | Ignacio Elena https://lnkd.in/egU3wi-a