A Perspective on Sustainable Agriculture

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Episode 1: A Perspective on Sustainable Agriculture in Africa

  • Introduction (approx. 0:00): Welcome to the first Meridian 17 podcast, focusing on European-African partnership in agriculture. Introduction of the guest, Nikolet, an agribusiness lawyer with 27 years of experience, working on seeds, partnerships, and emerging technologies like blockchain and AI.
  • Understanding Wicked Problems (approx. 2:00): Nikolet explains "wicked problems" – interconnected issues like food security, water scarcity, and migration. Tackling these requires a holistic approach and acknowledging their dependence on each other. New technologies and global connectivity offer new opportunities to address these complex systems.
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Keywords
AgricultureAfricaEuropean-African PartnershipWicked ProblemsCo-creationGrowing togetherSystem changeBiodiversitySustainable food securityFood securityHuman-centered approachRewildingPrecision farmingSmallholder farm