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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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