Inclusive knowledge systems for CSA Emmanuel Torquebiau, CIRAD Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016 Background 1 - Elements for designing a relevant research agenda, based on the 2015 CSA Science Conference in Montpellier, France 2 - Support for the next CSA Science Conference organized by NEPAD Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016 Results (1) Elements for designing a relevant research agenda, based on the 2015 CSA Science Conference in Montpellier, France Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Results (1) Elements for designing a relevant research agenda, based on the 2015 CSA Science Conference in Montpellier, France CSA: towards sustainable landscapes and food systems CSA = a complex set of objectives CSA involves multiple transformative transitions There are newly identified knowledge gaps Need for new Conceptual models Need for Collective organization of science Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016 Results (1) Elements for designing a relevant research agenda, based on the 2015 CSA Science Conference in Montpellier, France Excerpts: Development of consistent CSA metrics No simplification of CSA to “increased food supply per unit area” Governance of CSA landscapes / value chains Innovation platforms for inclusive CSA research Agroecology focus Soil carbon Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016 Results (2) Support for the next CSA Science Conference organized by NEPAD Draft documents developed to be submitted for discussion and validation by the Task Team meeting (Organizing Committee + Scientific Committee) Consultations on Organizing committee and Scientific Committee members Consultations on Date and Venue First Meeting of the Task Team 21 June 2016 NEPAD to recruit an intern for full-time support NEPAD to launch website Pro-active resource mobilization on-going GANTT chart available soon Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Linkages: How to achieve Inclusiveness ? What is it that was formerly “exclusive”?... Yield-only focus Top-down process Strong disciplinary bias We have to: Enhance connections and partnerships towards stakeholders’ inclusion Develop problem solving and participatory approach But also: To bridge across scales and sectors To consider the entire food system Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016 Expected outcomes A renewed research agenda for CSA A 2017 CSA International Congress focused on innovation Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016

Thank you for your attention! Knowledge Action Group Session at GACSA AF 16th June 2016