Workshops
International Cooperation and Exchange in Organic Agriculture Research
Introduction
Workshops are independently organised one or more sessions during the Organic World Congress. Workshops allow researchers, farmers, experts and students to meet face-to-face and have interactive discussions.
Workshops address various topics by extending the content of the 4 Tracks through case studies and group discussion.
Detailed Information
This workshop provides a platform for countries to exchange ideas on organic agriculture development, as well as learn from the experience of other countries and try to apply it to the participating countries. We hope it can serve as a platform for participants to conduct more exchange activities in the future for achieve ‘sustainability’.
This workshop belongs to all of the 4 tracks: Policy for scaling up organics and agroecology, Organic culture and lifestyle, Knowledge and practice sharing, Growing Organic Markets, rooted in organic principles. Furthermore, workshop ensures that organic agriculture in Taiwan and globally can achieve sustainable and effective development.
Main Topics
- Current status of organic agriculture development in various countries.
- Organic agriculture guidance and promotion policies in different regions.
- Case studies of ecological and life co-prosperity within organic agriculture.
- Experiences of integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)principles in the development of organic agriculture.
Main Objectives of the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to facilitate the exchange and discussion among organic agriculture research centers from various countries on the development of organic agriculture. The session includes sharing by each center on the current status of local organic agriculture development, young farmer training, guidance and promotion policies, ESG integration, and future directions. The significance of this workshop lies in its gathering of experiences from researchers across different regions, promoting cooperation, innovation, and feasibility in the development of organic agriculture. Additionally, it enables all participants to gain a more diverse understanding of the meaning and value of organic agriculture.
Main outcomes expected
Enhance understanding of participants of Regenerative agroecological principles and their significance in mountain region Provides participants with insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating regenerative agriculture practices in mountain agriculture Facilitates the exchange of best practices, case studies and innovative approaches to regenerative agriculture among participants from diverse backgrounds and regions, and Promotes collaboration, networking and opportunities for future partnership among participants Supports the objectives of the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative
Targeted Public
- Open for registration to all, with a maximum capacity of 80 participants.
Key Info
Format:
English/Mandarin
Contact:
Main organiser:
Ta-Chi Yang, Director of Hualien District Agricultural Research and Extension
Station, Ministry of Agriculture, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
https://www.hdares.gov.tw/ Yu-Che Yeh, Secretary of Hualien District
Contact person:
Agricultural Research and Extension
Station, Ministry of Agriculture, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
https://www.hdares.gov.tw/
Target Audience:
Maximum Participants: 80 participants
