Scotland s role in global food security. 30 th October B96, Cottrell Building University of Stirling

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1 Scotland s role in global food security 30 th October B96, Cottrell Building University of Stirling

2 Scottish Universities Insight Institute Promotes collaboration and engagement between researchers and wider society. Our objective is to help members of wider communities- in the public sector, business and the third sector gain new insights into issues with which they deal and to be better informed in the decisions they take. In doing so, we provide universities with pathways to impact for their research.

3 Problems and solutions in food security- from surf to turf Aim: To make an international impact by applying Scotland s world-leading expertise in seafood and crop systems to address the key challenges and opportunities facing food security, bringing together Academics, Industry and Policy-makers so that practical solutions to food security can be identified.

4 Objectives Address key challenges facing food security in Scotland and internationally, through a series of workshops. Set the research agenda for the future by bringing major HEIs and stakeholders together to identify practical solutions to food security Provide immediate solutions to current food security concerns by promoting the dissemination of state-of-the-art approaches and recent research findings across production systems. This will address both supply and economic returns to industry through more efficient practices. Provide solutions for more impoverished regions taking into account our position in the international food system market and the potential of our research and practices. Remove barriers and constraints between fish and crop research, addressing for instance land-based food production for fish feed, resource recycling between these sectors and integrated farming systems.

5 Problems and solutions in food security from surf to turf Friday 30th October: Stirling: Scotland's role in global food security 2) Monday 23 Nov Aberdeen: Technology in food security 3) 14 December; Strathclyde; Social and economic drivers of food security 4) Thursday 14th January : Stirling : Safe and nutritious food 5) Thursday 18th February: Strathclyde: resources efficiency and waste 6) March : big overview meeting: Scottish parliament?(timing etc of this may depend on the election)

6 Scotland s role in global food security: Topics scene setting Grand challenges to global food security Providing food security through improved crops and soil management International drivers affecting marine fisheries Learning from others sustainable solutions from around the world.

7 Programme- am Welcome and aims of the workshops Scottish Government perspective on food security -Dr Denise A Hara, Head of Food, Nutrition and Crop Sciences, RESAS, Scottish Government Innovation Centres and the Aquaculture perspective - Dr James Deverill, Director of Research and Innovation, Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre Tea/coffee The role of crop science and breeding in global food security - Dr Jonathan Snape, Commercial Director James Hutton Ltd The current and future status of capture fisheries - Dr Paul Fernandes, MASTS Reader, University of Aberdeen

8 Programme - pm part analysis part 2 First world café - SWOT analysis Tea/coffee Second world café - SWOT Reporting back, next steps and close

9 Outcomes SWOT analysis- written report Film- volunteers please! What area do you work in? Have you learned anything today about other systems that you did not know before? What do you think the food security threats to Scotland are? What do you think the opportunities are? What do you think the interesting areas of overlap are between terrestrial and aquatic systems?

10 Outcomes SWOT analysis- written report Film- volunteers please! Will appear on SUII website (and slides) ecurity.aspx

11 Outcomes SWOT analysis- written report Film- volunteers please! Will appear on SUII website (and slides) ecurity.aspx Highlight points for subsequent workshops Follow up actions?

12 Outcomes SWOT analysis- written report Film- volunteers please! Will appear on SUII website (and slides) ecurity.aspx Highlight points for subsequent workshops Follow up actions? Who should be here?- post its