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WFF: Keynote Address- Prof. José Esquinas - Alc…

WFF: Keynote Address- Prof. José Esquinas - Alcázar- Plant Genetic Resources & Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems

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The World Food Forum's (WFF) flagship event is comprised of the WFF Global Youth Forum, the FAO Science and Innovation Forum and the FAO Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. In 2023, the WFF flagship event will take place from 16 to 20 October at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy and virtually.
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Professor José Esquinas-Alcázar will deliver a keynote address on plant genetic resources and Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems. Prof. José Esquinas-Alcázar served in FAO for 30 years and played a vital role during the negotiations of the International Treaty, and was awarded by the Queen of Spain the FAO-Spain prize for his personal trajectory for raising awareness in the public opinion on the fight against hunger.
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