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SAVE THE DATE!

AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY   

Tuesday, December 7 2021 on zoom 

14:00-15:30 (CET) 

 

A joint conversation between FAO and UNEP on the use of plastics in agriculture, to mark the occasion of World Soil Day and the launch of the FAO Report “Assessment of agricultural plastics and their sustainability: a call for action”. 

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In conjunction with World Soil Day, which is celebrated every year on 5 December, FAO and UNEP will host a joint discussion on 7 December on the benefits and trade-offs of plastics use in agriculture, and the opportunities and challenges for improving their sustainability. FAO will share the main findings from its latest report and UNEP will present the working paper “Plastics in Agriculture: sources and impacts”. The session will include a panel discussion with colleagues from the Global Soil Partnership. 

Agricultural plastics have delivered benefits including improved yields, reduced water use, reduced food loss and waste. However, agricultural plastics also cause damage to the long-term viability of soils, pollute our waters, and harm animal and human health. Tackling plastic pollution in agriculture is a pressing concern. It is now essential to support the transformation towards sustainable agri-food systems. Thus, the newly published report “Assessment of agricultural plastics and their sustainability: a call for action”, comes at a pivotal time. 

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 We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 7 at 14:00!

 

       

AGENDA 

 

Welcoming remarks  

  • Eduardo Mansur – Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB), FAO 
  • Leticia Carvalho – Head of the Marine and Freshwater Branch, Ecosystems Division, UNEP  

 

Speakers and panelists 

  • Lev Neretin  Environment Workstream Leader, OCB, FAO   
  • Richard Thompson – Agricultural Plastics and Sustainability Specialist, OCB, FAO   
  • Kristina Thygesen – Senior Expert, Waste and Marine Litter Programme, GRID-Arendal  
  • Mahesh Pradhan – Programme Management Officer, Global Partnership on Nutrient Management, Marine and Freshwater Branch, Ecosystems Division, UNEP 
  • Carla Friedrich  Programme Management Officer, Global Partnership on Marine Litter, Marine and Freshwater Branch, Ecosystems Division, UNEP
  • Esther Garrido Gamarro – Fishery Officer, Food Safety and Quality, Aquatic Products, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, FAO   
  • Jane Gilbert – Consultant, Carbon Clarity, UK   
  • Natalia Rodriguez Eugenio – Land and Water Officer, Land and Water Division, FAO   

 

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We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 7 at 14:00!