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Indigenous Rights and Perennial Crops: NKJ Hosting Two Side Events at COP17

The United Nations’ seventeenth meeting on biological diversity (CBD COP17) will be organized in Armenia, Oct 19–30. NKJ is there, contributing with two events. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) brings together representatives of governments from around the world, international organizations, the scientific community, civil society, Indigenous peoples, youth, and the private sector. They will evaluate and accelerate the implementation of the global Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The theme is “Taking Action for Nature” and the primary goal is to translate global pledges into concrete national actions to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. NKJ, in […]

NKJ Matchmaking Event: connect, collaborate and get inspired at the NJF Congress

Are you looking for new research partners, fresh ideas or opportunities to develop your research further? Join the NKJ Matchmaking Event at the NJF Congress (Tartu, Estonia, 14-16 October) on 14 October and connect with researchers from across the Nordic and Baltic region. The Matchmaking Event is designed to create new connections, spark ideas and explore opportunities for future collaboration. During the event, you will: meet researchers interested in collaboration and joint initiatives exchange ideas and explore potential research partnerships get inspired by new perspectives and areas of expertise learn about the prerequisites and opportunities for applying for NKJ funding […]

The future of dairy production takes shape in Nordic research network

Two years of Nordic-Baltic collaboration on sustainable dairy have paid off. The NKJ-funded network ”Sustainable dairy for the future” is officially delivering results while empowering the next generation of talent. – Through webinars, a PhD course, and student exchanges, we have generated a platform for young scientists to exchange experiences and discuss new avenues for dairy products, and dairy alternatives with key industry stakeholders and start-ups. In addition, we have identified knowledge gaps and solutions needed to facilitate the green transition, says the network coordinator associate professor Nina Aagaard Poulsen at Aarhus University. The network has also created a forum […]

A Nordic cooperating body within agricultural and food research

The Nordic Joint Committee for Agricultural and Food Research (NKJ) is a cooperating body to, and financed by, The Nordic Council of Ministers. The primary objective of NKJ is to strengthen research and innovation systems in the agriculture and food sector in the Nordic countries. A continuous production and supply of knowledge from research is important to realize the sectors opportunities and potential in the future. This will also strengthen the Nordic region’s position as a pioneer in agricultural and food research in accordance with the objectives of the EU’s 2020 strategy.

NKJ operates within four areas:

Policy advise and analysis
Creating meeting places
Coordination
Funding

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NKJ operates within four areas:

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NKJ and the Nordic Council highlighted Nordic perspectives at COP17

Bringing Researchers Together: Highlights from NKJ’s Event at the NJF Congress

Indigenous Rights and Perennial Crops: NKJ Hosting Two Side Events at COP17