This post was published 13 June 2012 by Neil Palmer on the CIAT blog . I knew not to expect “guide book” Nepal: majestic, snowy peaks; multicoloured prayer flags fluttering against clear blue skies. But nothing quite prepared me for the Terai.
“The new vision for sustainable development that will emerge this week from the Rio+20 Earth Summit must recognize the significance of agriculture in economic growth, food security, poverty reduction and long-term environmental sustainability.…
Sustainable innovations and solutions presented at the 4th Agriculture and Rural Development Day, in Rio de Janeiro, 18 June 2012. Presented by Ann Tutwiler, Deputy General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). http://www.agricultureday.org
Agriculture and Rural Development Day (ARDD) aims to ensure Rio+20 recognizes the importance of agriculture and includes key steps necessary for achieving a sustainable food system. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT).
