HORTICULTURAL EVENTS
On this page you can find a detailed list of relevant events. At this moment, this section is divided in three parts:
We strive to keep track of every relevant event around the world, but should you know of an event that should be listed here, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Past events with GlobalHort involvement
Upcoming Events in 2008/2009
International Workshop on Greenhouse Environmental Control and Crop Production in Semi-Arid Regions
| What | Workshop |
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| When | 20th to 24th Oct 2008 |
| Where | Tucson, Arizona, United States (USA) |
| More Info | http://www.ghworkshoparidregions2008.org/ |
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TRADIFFA (Traditional Diverse Food from and for Africa) Symposium
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 27th Oct 2008 |
| Where | Morogoro, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA) |
| More Info | http://www.pelumrd.org/ |
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IV International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 3rd to 7th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Bogor, Indonesia (IDN) |
| More Info | http://www.ifs2008.info/ |
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3rd Indian Horticulture Congress "New R&D Initiativws in Horticulture for Accelerated Growth and Prosperity."
| What | Congress |
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| When | 6th to 9th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India (IND) |
| More Info | http://www.hsi1942.in/congress/index.htm |
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The Indian Horticulture Congress covers all horticultural crops and diverse aspects. The programme lists 14 broad areas of the congress under scientific programme. In each broad area, eminent scientists/ experts will be presenting invited papers on important aspects besides poster presentations. Nearly 1000 horticulturists are expected to participate in the event representing R&D workers, extension workers, farmers and industry. More than 60 invited speakers have been requested to present papers besides approximately 500 poster presentations.
IV International Symposium on Persimmon
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 8th to 13th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Firenze, Italy (ITA) |
| More Info | http://www.4persimmon2008.it |
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WOCMAP IV: World Congress on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
| What | Congress |
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| When | 9th to 14th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Cape Town, South Africa (ZAF) |
| More Info | http://www.wocmap2008.com/home/view.php |
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In a meeting of the Secretariat of the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) in Paris, nine international organizations decided to establish an international non-governmental body entitled: International Council for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (ICMAP) [www.icmap.org] with the general objective of promoting international understanding and cooperation between national and international organizations on the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in science, medicine and industry, and to improve the exchange of information between them.
One of the functions of ICMAP is to arrange a world conference on medicinal and aromatic plants [WOCMAP] every five years. The first was in Europe [Maastricht, Netherlands 1992], the second in South America [Mendoza, Argentina 1997], and the third was held in Asia [Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2003]. Due to the geopolitical situation the participation was remarkably lower than at previous WOCMAP conferences, nevertheless more than 600 attendants were present. The proceedings of WOCMAP III were published in six volumes of Acta Horticulturae of the International Society for Horticultural Science.
ICMAP Bureau has invited the Leader of the Phytomedicine Programme at the University of Pretoria to organize WOCMAP IV in South Africa in 2008. We expect in the order of 1200 delegates for WOCMAP IV.
7th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Science and Technology for ACP Agricultural and Rural Development "Advancing the ST & I Policy Dialogue: Building the Critical Mass"
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 10th to 14th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Wageningen, Netherlands (NLD) |
| More Info | http://knowledge.cta.int/en/Dossiers/CTA-and-S-T/CTA-S-T-programme/Advisory-Committee-on-S-T-for-ACP-Agricultural-Development |
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Dr. Norman Looney, Board Chair, will give a presentation on GlobalHort
II International Symposium on Guava and other Myrtaceae
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 10th to 13th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Koln, Germany (DEU) |
| More Info | http://www.cicy.mx/eventos/guavasymposium2008/index.html |
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3 rd Annual Biofuels Market Africa: Pan-African Meeting Place for the Biofuels Industry
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 20th to 21st Nov 2008 |
| Where | Cape Town, South Africa (ZAF) |
| More Info | http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/biofuelsmarkets/biofuelsmarkets_africa_2008.html |
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The 3rd Annual Biofuels Markets Africa will bring together executives from across Africa to discuss strategies that will enhance development of a sustainable regional biofuels industry.
Global Horticulture Initiative Semi-Annual Board Meeting
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 26th to 27th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA) |
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Global Horticulture Initiative Awareness Raising Conference on Horticulture for African Development (ARCHAD) Meeting
| What | Conference |
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| When | 30th Nov 2008 |
| Where | Maputo, Mozambique (MOZ) |
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CGIAR Annual General Meeting 2008
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 1st to 5th Dec 2008 |
| Where | Maputo, Mozambique (MOZ) |
| More Info | http://www.cgiar.org/meetings/agm08/agm08_index.html |
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The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM08) in Maputo, Mozambique, from December 1 to 5, 2008. AGM08 will bring together over 700 of the world’s leading food and environmental scientists and civil society to strengthen and expand partnerships that stimulate economic growth in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through dialogue and the sharing of experiences, participants will explore how agricultural research, science and technology, and food policy initiatives can better improve the lives and livelihoods of poor people, and launch new initiatives that bring the benefits of modern science quicker and faster to poor farmers.
IV International Symposium on Acclimitization and Establishment of Micropropagated Plants
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 8th to 12th Dec 2008 |
| Where | Bangalore, India (IND) |
| More Info | http://www.int-tissuecultureconf.org/ |
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We invite scientists, academicians, policy makers, entrepreneurs, students, bureaucrats, farmers and all those involved with science and business of plant tissue culture, horticulture and related science and industries, to discuss the recent progress and problems in plant tissue culture technologies, invitro and invivo plantlet acclimatization, michorrization of the tripartite culture systems, contamination control and disease management of microplants, autotropic micropropagation, bioreactors and automation of micropropagation, use of light emitting diode on microplant development, quality control of micropropagules, genetic fidelity, molecular markers, role of micro propagation in sustainable agriculture development especially in Asia and Africa, economics of plant tissue culture, commercialization, production management, and protection of intellectual property. The programme will include invited papers, oral and poster presentation. The official language of the symposium will be English.
XVI International Symposium on Horticultural Economics and Management
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 7th to 11th Dec 2008 |
| Where | Chiang Mai, Thailand (THA) |
| More Info | http://www.muresk.curtin.edu.au/conference/ishsem |
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V International Symposium on Horticultural Research, Training and Extension
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 7th to 11th Dec 2008 |
| Where | Changsha, Hunan, Thailand (THA) |
| More Info | http://www.muresk.curtin.edu.au/conference/ishset |
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Conference on Housing, Urban Poverty and Environment
| What | Conference |
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| When | 2nd to 4th Dec 2008 |
| Where | Kampala, Uganda (UGA) |
| More Info | http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-119638-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html |
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II International Symposium on Papaya.
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 9th to 12th Dec 2008 |
| Where | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India (IND) |
| More Info | http://www.ishs-papaya2008.com/ |
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International Conference "Environmentally Friendly and Safe Technologies for Quality Fruits and Vegetables"
| What | Conference |
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| When | 14th to 16th Jan 2009 |
| Where | Faro, Portugal (PRT) |
| More Info | http://www.cdctpv.ualg.pt/Mettings/CostFaro2009.htm |
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33rd International Carrot Conference
| What | Conference |
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| When | 18th to 21st Jan 2009 |
| Where | Garden Grove, CA, United States (USA) |
| More Info | http://groups.ucanr.org/carrotconf2009/ |
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If you would like to make an oral presentation, please contact Joe Nunez at jnunez@ucdavis.edu as early as possible.
The official language of the conference is English. A title and a brief description/abstract (250 words or less) should be received by September 30, 2008. Once accepted, please e-mail your manuscript to Joe Nunez (jnunez@ucdavis.edu) by December 31, 2008. The conference proceedings will be published online.
Regional Workshop on the "Potential Role of Local Fruit Tree Species for Nutrition, Poverty Alleviation and Biodiversity Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Factors to Consider."
| What | Workshop |
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| When | 23rd to 26th Feb 2009 |
| Where | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA) |
| More Info | http://www.globalhort.org/media/uploads/File/news/First%20circular%20(2).pdf |
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3rd International Symposium on Medical and Aromatic Plants
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 26th to 28th Mar 2009 |
| Where | Jerba, Tunisia (TUN) |
| More Info | http://www.sipam.ira.rnrt.tn/ |
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10th Controlled and Modified Atmosphere Research Conference
| What | Conference |
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| When | 4th to 7th Apr 2009 |
| Where | Antalya, Turkey (TUR) |
| More Info | http://www.cama2009.com/ |
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6th International Postharvest Symposium
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 8th to 12th Apr 2009 |
| Where | Antalya, Turkey (TUR) |
| More Info | http://www.postharvest2009.com/ |
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II Conference on Landscape and Urban Horticulture
| What | Conference |
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| When | 9th to 13th Jun 2009 |
| Where | Bologna, Italy (ITA) |
| More Info | http://luh2009.org |
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1st All Africa Horticulture Congress
| What | Congress |
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| When | 1st to 2nd Aug 2009 |
| Where | Nairobi, Kenya (KEN) |
| More Info | http://www.globalhort.org/news-events/all-africa-horticulture-congress/ |
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The 1st All Africa Horticulture Congress to be held in August 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the congress is Horticulture for Quality Life.
The congress will cover the following broad areas:
- Food security,
- Health,
- Environment,
- Poverty alleviation/wealth creation, and
- International trade in horticulture.
2nd World Congress on Agroforestry: "Agroforestry- The Future of Global Land Use."
| What | Congress |
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| When | 23rd to 28th Aug 2009 |
| Where | Nairobi, Kenya (KEN) |
| More Info | http://worldagroforestry.org/wca2009/ |
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IV International Cucurbit Symposium
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 21st to 26th Sep 2009 |
| Where | Changsha, Hunan, China (CHN) |
| More Info | http://www.cucurbit2009.org |
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African Association of Insect Scientists 18th Biennial Meeting and Scientific Conference (Réunion et Conférence)
| What | Conference |
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| When | 1st to 5th Nov 2009 |
| Where | Nouakchott, Mauritania (MRT) |
| More Info | http://www.icipe.org/arppis |
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Theme: Insect pest and vector management for sustainable environment and food security in Africa: Current developments = Gestion des insectes ravageurs des cultures et vecteurs de maladies pour un environnement viable et une sécurité alimentaire en Afrique : développements courants.
Deadline for papers: Oct. 31, 2008
Contact: kdiarra@ucad.sn or aais@icipe.org
Organizers: The African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS), The African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect science (ARPPIS) and partners
VI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 2nd to 6th Nov 2009 |
| Where | Vina del Mar, Chile (CHL) |
| More Info | http://www.irrigation2009.cl/ |
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The Symposium Program will consist of invited papers, contributed papers, posters and exhibits. The Organizing Committee will accept contributed papers on the basis of selection and recommendation of the Scientific Committee.
Papers presented in the Symposium will be published in a volume of Acta Horticulturae, subject to acceptance by the editorial board. Posters will be displayed during the Symposium.
The Scientific Program will include the following subjects:
- Recent advances on crop coefficients and horticultural crops evapotranspiration.
- Plant-water relations and physiological indicators for irrigation management.
- Irrigation scheduling using soil water content measurements, weather stations network and remote sensing.
- Regulated deficit irrigation and partial drying root.
- Use of recycled and poor quality water for irrigation.
- Irrigation systems, water management and productivity.
- Climate change impact on irrigation practices.
International Conference on Horticulture: "Horticulture for Livelihood, Security and Economic Growth"
| What | Conference |
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| When | 9th to 12th Nov 2009 |
| Where | Bangalore, India (IND) |
| More Info | http://www.pnasf.org/ich2009.htm |
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Organized by Dr. Prem Nath Agricultural Science Foundation. The objective of this conference is to identify factors and elements influencing the sustainability of the horticulture sector in developing countries and suggest remedial measures to issues and problems confronting this in achieving livelihood security and increased economic growth through particapatory dialogues, exchange of knowledge, genetic materials and human resources among all the stakeholders. Note: This is not an ISHS sponsored conference.
Past Events in 2008
International Symposium on Banana and Plaintain in Africa
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 5th to 9th Oct 2008 |
| Where | Mombasa, Kenya (KEN) |
| More Info | http://www.banana2008.com |
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Remi Kahane was a keynote speaker and presented the paper "A Global Approach for Research in Horticulture: Bananas as a Model for an Integrated Horticulture Value Chain."
Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning "Access to Learning for Development"
| What | Forum |
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| When | 13th to 17th Jul 2008 |
| Where | London, United Kingdom (GBR) |
| More Info | http://www.wikieducator.org/PCF5 |
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Jerry Miner presented a paper "Horticulture for Health: the Knowledge Management Platform Hort-e Aims at Filling the Gaps Between Nutrition Requirements, Good Practices and Public"
IFAP World Farmers' Congress
| What | Congress |
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| When | 30th May to 6th Jun 2008 |
| Where | Warsaw, Poland (POL) |
| More Info | http://ifap.org/en/newsroom/WorldFarmersCongress.html |
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Global Horticulture Initiative Board Meeting
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 27th May 2008 |
| Where | Paris, France (FRA) |
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International Fruit and Vegetable Summit
| What | Summit |
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| When | 27th to 30th May 2008 |
| Where | Paris, France (FRA) |
| More Info | http://www.sommetfruitsetlegumes.com/programme.php?lang=en |
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International Symposium on Underutilized Plants (ISUP)
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 3rd to 7th Mar 2008 |
| Where | Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA) |
| More Info | http://www.icuc-iwmi.org/symposium2008 |
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First Symposium on Horticulture in Europe
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 17th to 20th Feb 2008 |
| Where | Vienna, Austria (AUT) |
| More Info | http://www.she2008.eu |
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Launch Workshop of the Rails Project in the CORAF/WECARD Zone
| What | Workshop |
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| When | 23rd to 24th Jan 2008 |
| Where | Cotonou, Benin (BEN) |
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RAILS is the Regional Agricultural Information and Learning System. This activity is undertaken in order to promote the creation of a practical African network for an agricultural training and knowledge system that aims to improve access to and results-sharing of the research on technology and agricultural best practices.
ISHS Symposium on the Socio-economic Impact of Modern Vegetable Production Technology in Tropical Asia
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 3rd to 6th Feb 2008 |
| Where | Chiang Mai, Thailand (THA) |
| More Info | http://www.muresk.curtin.edu.au/conference/ishsvtc/index.html |
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Round-Table Forum on Vegetable Farming Technology in Tropical Asia
| What | Forum |
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| When | 7th to 8th Feb 2008 |
| Where | Bangkok, Thailand (THA) |
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International Policy Dialogue Workshop of the IndigenoVeg Network
| What | Workshop |
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| When | 23rd to 26th Jan 2008 |
| Where | Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa (ZAF) |
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International Policy Dialogue Workshop of the IndigenoVeg Network: The Promotion of Indigenous Vegetables in African Urban and Periurban Spaces - Production, Consumption, Poverty Alleviation, and Policy
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Past Events in 2007
Annual General Meeting of the CGIAR and GlobalHort Board of Directors Meeting
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 3rd to 8th Dec 2007 |
| Where | Beijing and Hong Kong, China (CHN) |
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The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) will welcome some of the world's leading agricultural research experts to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Beijing, China, from December 3 to 7, 2007. Over 1,000 AGM07 participants will explore how agricultural research and technology and food policy initiatives can more effectively continue to address critical global agricultural challenges and to bring the benefits of agricultural research to poor farmers in the developing world quicker.
The Second Annual GlobalHort Board of Directors Meeting was held in Hong Kong Dec. 8, 2007.
RADHORT Technical Meeting
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 26th Oct 2007 |
| Where | Yaounde, Cameroon (CMR) |
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FAO-WHO PROFEL Workshop
| What | Workshop |
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| When | 22nd to 25th Oct 2007 |
| Where | Yaounde, Cameroon (CMR) |
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FAV Health 2007 - the 2nd International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables
| What | Symposium |
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| When | 9th to 13th Oct 2007 |
| Where | Houston, Texas, United States (USA) |
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Workshop on urban agriculture, participatory governance and social inclusion
| What | Workshop |
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| When | 24th to 28th Sep 2007 |
| Where | Bukavu, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the (COD) |
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International Cooperation in Horticulture
| What | Event |
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| When | 17th Jul 2007 |
| Where | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States (USA) |
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International Cooperation in Horticulture, Scottsdale, Arizona (an ASHS annual meeting side event)
Remi Kahane presented arguments for explaining GlobalHort's objectives and role thru his presentation "Ramifications of new technologies in horticulture: risks and opportunities"
American Society for Horticulture Science (ASHS) Annual Conference
| What | Conference |
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| When | 16th to 19th Jul 2007 |
| Where | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States (USA) |
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ICARDA Expert Consultation Workshop on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
| What | Consultation |
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| When | 9th to 13th Jul 2007 |
| Where | Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic (SYR) |
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Awareness Raising Conference on Horticulture for Development (ARCH for development)
| What | Conference |
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| When | 25th Jun 2007 |
| Where | Brussels, Belgium (BEL) |
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Expert Consultation Meeting for Development (CTA/ACP), Brussels, Belgium
| What | Consultation |
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| When | 21st to 22nd Jun 2007 |
| Where | Brussels, Belgium (BEL) |
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FARA 4th General Assembly, Johannesburg
| What | Event |
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| When | 10th to 16th Jun 2007 |
| Where | Johannesburg, South Africa (ZAF) |
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Brussels visit (E.C.) to prepare the ARCH for Development
| What | Event |
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| When | 10th to 13th Apr 2007 |
| Where | Brussels, Belgium (BEL) |
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1st GlobalHort Executive Committee Meeting, Accra, Ghana
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 6th to 8th Apr 2007 |
| Where | Accra, Ghana (GHA) |
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European visit: EC-FAO-CTA / ISHS-ACP Secretariat
| What | Event |
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| When | 20th to 21st Feb 2007 |
| Where | Europe, |
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East Africa visit: AVRDC-RCA / ICIPE-KARI-KEPHIS
| What | Event |
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| When | 6th to 16th Feb 2007 |
| Where | East Africa, |
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Past Events in 2006
Global Horticulture Initiative at the Annual General Meeting 2006 of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
| What | Meeting |
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| When | 5th to 7th Dec 2006 |
| Where | Washington D.C., United States (USA) |
| More Info | http://www.cgiar.org/ |
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Global Horticulture Initiative at the Annual General Meeting 2006 of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
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First General Assembly of the Global Horticulture Initiative
| What | Event |
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| When | 12th Nov 2006 |
| Where | New Delhi, India (IND) |
| More Info | http://www.globalhort.org/news-events/highlights/first-general-assembly-12-november-2006-delhi-indi/ |
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Global Horticulture Initiative at the International Horticulture Congress
| What | Congress |
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| When | 13th to 18th Aug 2006 |
| Where | Seoul, Korea, Republic of (KOR) |
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Launch of the Global Horticulture Initiative Montpellier, France
| What | Event |
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| When | 22nd to 24th Mar 2006 |
| Where | Montpellier, France (FRA) |
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Proceedings of the Launch of the Global Horticulture Initiative
Compilation of the proceedings on the launch of the Global Horticulture Initiative, that took place on March 22-24, 2006 in Agropolis, Montepellier/France. The document contains the program, final statement and output of the workshop. Links to the presentations given during the launch are included.