Secretariat UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 PPM-Nutrients Annual Meeting February, Beijing

UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 Objectives Support UK-China cooperation in sustainable agriculture & food security Stimulate innovative thinking and research on all aspects of sustainable agriculture Communicate information on sustainable agriculture Contribute to global sustainability through south-south learning and similar initiatives

Operation and coordination Governing Board Steering Group Secretariats Working Groups - Research projects - Knowledge sharing - Capacity building - Communication & engagement - Research projects - Knowledge sharing - Capacity building - Communication & engagement Strategic Guidance OperationsActions UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网

UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 Current/recent research focus Input & resource use efficiency Climate change mitigation & adaptation Control non-point pollution Future food and farming

Improved nutrient management in agriculture: a neglected opportunity for China’s low carbon growth path Management of manures in China The future of food and farming- Foresight Report and implications for China ADMIT: Harmonising adaptation and mitigation for agriculture and water in China Developing a catchment management template to mitigate non-point source pollution in China Completed projects (2011-) Conservation for enhanced utilization of crop wild relative diversity for sustainable development and climate change mitigation Addressing vulnerabilities and building capacity for adaptation of agriculture to climate change in China Estimates of future agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation in China Biochar: Socio-Economic and Biophysical “Fit”

PPM-Nutrients: Knowledge, policy and practice for sustainable nutrient management and water resources protection in UK and Chinese agro- ecosystems On-going projects (2013-)

SAIN Communication

SAIN Impacts International impacts Partner of Global Partnership for Nutrient Management (GPNM) Contributions to UNEP report Policy impacts 10 SAIN Policy Briefs (+ project briefs) Internal policy briefs for policy makers Academic impacts More than 40 universities/institutes in China and UK networked More than 20 journal papers, book chapters, reports o Science, PNAS, Envi Res Lett, Global Change Biology, Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, etc AEE Special Issue under preparation Research capacity impacts New partnerships Knowledge transfer/training workshops

UK China Financial & Economic Dialogue September 2011 The two sides will make full use of UK-China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network (SAIN), in order to facilitate the implementation of the Action Plan for UK-China Cooperation on Food Security, explore approaches and methods of assisting other developing countries in increasing food security through UK-China cooperation, promote sustainable agricultural development of the two countries, and contribute to strengthening global food security. UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网

UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 i.Place the emphasis on increasing policy and industry impacts ii.Embrace the concept of “sustainable intensification” in its work, iii.Function as a network to spread existing and new knowledge, technology and best practice. iv.Include research into how innovation and technology in agriculture supports social and economic growth, and the environmental and health benefits v.Explore the extent to which trade between China and the UK contributes to sustainable intensification. vi.Provide a “shop window” to enable academics, policy makers and business people to demonstrate the benefits and successes of cooperation between the UK and China vii.Develop a long term plan, viii.Incorporate business representatives into its Working Group structures ix.Diversify its funding options SAIN Governing Board meeting, 2013: Summary of Key Conclusions and Actions

UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 Objectives in 2014 (draft) Maintaining a smooth operation of SAIN Enhance SAIN impact Development of long term strategic plan Spread existing and new knowledge, technology and best practice Develop a “shop window” Diversify SAIN funding options

UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 Maintaining a smooth operation of SAIN Support the implementation of on-going research projects Preparation for GB meeting in 2015 Enhance SAIN impact Support CBBC to analyse the survey responses Incorporate business representatives into SAIN’s Working Group structures Support the International Soil Carbon conference in China, September 2014 Development of long term strategic plan Support Horizon Scanning team to review and identify cooperation priorities Develop the proposals based on to the findings of the Survey and Horizon Scanning

UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 Spread existing and new knowledge, technology & best practice Publication of SAIN Special Issue (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment) Continue the existing communication activities, Presentations at relevant international and national events Develop a “shop window” Develop an information hub in partnership with policy, academic and business stakeholders Upgrade the existing communication tools as part of the shop wind Diversify SAIN funding options Working with MoA, Dfid and Defra to build tripartite knowledge exchange between the UK, China and Africa Develop proposals jointly with private sector following survey and horizon scanning

Institutes directly involved in SAIN projects

UK China Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Network 中 英 可 持 续 农 业 创 新 协 作 网 Funders 中华人民共和国农业部 Ministry of Agriculture, PR China