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Do you have your 💡idea for a solution in your 🫂community, but are unsure how to get others on your team 🤝🏽 and to keep each other engaged? Join us for our next instalment of our Global YPARD Cafe Series to learn more, and hear how other YPARDians did it! #climateactionnow #foodsystemstransformation #youthinaction

🌟It's official: the FAIR Process launched in Seattle on November 12th! 🌟 CABI, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, officially introduced the FAIR Process Framework in Seattle. 🚀🚀🚀 The various experiences garnered across Africa and Asia in various international development projects have culminated in this unique people- and process-first approach to FAIR Data Implementation. The #FAIR Process Framework stands out because it was developed specifically to meet the needs of donors, program officers, and grantees, especially those involved in agricultural development. The #FAIR Process Framework emphasizes a collaborative approach, allowing stakeholders to adapt FAIR practices progressively throughout the project lifecycle. You have a role to play, too. Together, we can enhance #sustainability, boost #food security, and pave the way for future collaborations that seek innovative solutions to agricultural challenges.  The success of FAIR data depends on all of us implementing it effectively. Are you ready to embrace this change? Let’s work to create a future where data serves as a tool for empowerment and sustainability. 🎯🌍 You can have a look at the resource here: https://lnkd.in/e5itx4pd Join the #FAIR Movement: A Call to Action! 🌟

This Wild Koala Day, Janine Duffy has put 10 small, local koala groups in the spotlight. These groups are rewriting the path that koalas are on and making a future with koalas in it possible. "You might think nothing is making a difference. It is. You might think no-one is doing anything. From Queensland to Victoria, small koala groups are doing a lot. (And could do even more with your help). You might think there’s nothing you can really do. That’s not right. There is a lot you can do." Follow the link below to read the full article and learn about the impact that you can have. https://lnkd.in/gn_9mzUX

Every country's food culture undergoes several changes. India has experienced numerous transformations over the years, with various factors influencing how we eat. An interesting fact I learnt from the book Masala Lab by Ashok Krish is that 'Upma,' now considered a traditional South Indian dish, was never originally part of our traditions. In fact, semolina and tapioca pearls were introduced during World War II. Similarly, over the decades, different events have altered the contents of our plates, making them look different from those of our ancestors. So, how do we keep our food culture alive? Listen to this podcast to know how! #FoodCulture #IndianCuisine #CulinaryHistory #MasalaLab #TraditionalFoods #CulturalHeritage #IndianFood #FoodEvolution

SPF's "Questions Boards Should Ask" publication raised the profile of social performance considerations in governance. I am very much looking forward to co-facilitating a discussion on this topic tomorrow at IAIA24 with Amy Sexton and Paul Hollesen!

#SharingMyResearchOnSSETS I am thrilled to share my work, "Musical Approach to Food Protection: A Documentation of Jukun Indigenous Practice and Wisdom," today at the 2nd Symposium of the ICTMD Study Group on Indigenous Music and Dance. This event features a joint session with the Study Group on Music and Minorities under the theme "Being Indigenous." It is taking place at the Chiayi Museum and Chiayi City Concert Hall, Taiwan, and is hosted by teams from Nanhua University, National Chiayi University, the ICTMD Taiwan Regional Committee , and Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau. My paper discusses the intersection of music and traditional practices in food preservation within the Jukun culture. The Jukun people of Nigeria employ indigenous songs and rituals to encode and transmit their wisdom on food protection, reflecting a deep connection between music, culture, and sustainable living. Songs/music often accompany agricultural activities, such as planting, harvesting, and storage. These musical expressions convey practical instructions, like pest control techniques or proper storage methods, and carry spiritual undertones, invoking blessings for abundance and protection. Such practices emphasize the role of music as both a mnemonic tool and a cultural medium for knowledge preservation. Therefore, documenting these practices involves not only preserving unique Jukun musical traditions but also highlighting their relevance to modern food security challenges. By combining ethnomusicological analysis with community engagement, this research contributes to broader discussions on sustainability, cultural heritage, and the role of indigenous knowledge in addressing contemporary issues. I acknowledge my panel chair Marko Kolbl University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and other panellists- Chia-Yin Hung, Christian Poske, and Shao-Peng Wang.

Save the date for the 3rd annual OMNOM Fall Festival - a celebration of permanent culture 🌱🕺🪘. This year’s hosts for the Eureka Springs, Arkansas, event are Family Permaculture, PermaCulture Party, and OMNOM (Ozark Mountain Nibbly Organic Mushrooms). What is permanent culture, you might ask? Simply put - human culture that is designed to last for centuries, and even millennia. If we observe Indigenous cultures that have thrived for centuries, we discover commonalities: 1) Living in harmony with the natural world and Mama Earth 🌎🐝🦆. 2) Working together and nurturing loving communities 🤝 💞. 3) Prioritizing cultural expression, such as dance, music, and art 💃🎶🎭. At this year’s festival - we cultivate all three of these societal building blocks. We aim to: -Be nice, be safe, and have fun. -Leave the land better than when we arrived. -Nurture family-friendly, educational, and playful activities. -Inspire exuberant self-expression and creativity. We’ll be releasing additional information soon! ✌🏼💚💃🏼🌱

We have created a territorial foundation in Barichara, Colombia that is prototyping a form of bioregional governance. This is emerging through a tapestry of territorial processes and regenerative activities at the landscape scale. We organize around five thematic areas: 1) Regenerative Education 2) Regenerative Economy 3) Ecosystem Restoration 4) Cultural Regeneration 5) Healing & Spirituality All of this is built on a foundation of community philanthropy and participatory governance. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eRva6rZ6

With how we (Games for Health and LiCalab - Living & Care Lab) came to motivational strategies based on 500 reasons WHY and some preliminary results of the small scale pilots. #sustainablehealthcare #ewaste Green Deal Samen werken aan duurzame zorg

🌱 Community Champion Spotlight: Mike Paporo on Sustainable Bush Harvesting 🌱 Last week, we introduced you to Natasha, a student whose research is making waves in our community. Today, we shift our focus to a key community member, Mike Paporo, whose insights are helping us rethink the way we interact with our environment. 🪓 Sustainable Bush Harvesting: Mike Paporo has become a local expert on harvesting encroacher bushes in a way that respects and preserves our ecosystem. He stresses the importance of not cutting these bushes recklessly but instead adopting sustainable methods that ensure long-term benefits. “It’s not just about clearing the land; it’s about doing it right,” Mike says. 🌍 Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Mike’s efforts don’t stop at sustainability. He’s also playing a pivotal role in the local market with the success of fencing poles derived from encroacher bushes. These poles are not only meeting local demand but are also gaining popularity, creating a new income stream for the community. This initiative is transforming a challenge into an opportunity, showing the true potential of what our land can offer. 📈 Local Market Success: The rise of these fencing poles is a testament to what can be achieved when we combine sustainable practices with innovative thinking. Mike’s work is proving that sustainable harvesting can benefit both the environment and the economy, paving the way for a brighter future for our community. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the incredible work being done within our community. Together, we’re not just imagining a better future—we’re building it, one step at a time. #CommunityImpact #SustainableHarvesting #BushValueChain #Namibia #InnovationInAction #LocalMarketSuccess This project is proudly supported by the Mastercard Foundation through the RUFORUM Network, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, Okakarara Vocational Training Center, and the African Wild Dog Conservancy. https://lnkd.in/gv6AsD8K