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In this third dialogue, cross sectorial representatives, including high level, will come together to explore possible solutions and important actions for aquatic foods to be key in food systems transformations, as part of the summit’s Action Track 4, which aims to advance equitable livelihoods. The panel members will take a holistic approach, combining knowledge on different issues related to equitable livelihoods, food security and nutrition along the aquatic food chain and discuss ways to scale up the good solutions to ensure access to resources, decent work while improving the food and nutrition security. |
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| Lelei LeLaulu, Chairman, Earth Council Alliance |
| LeLaulu is a development entrepreneur working at the intersection of climate change, tourism, food security and renewable energy. He leads several NGOs and humanitarian agencies in the Pacific, including the Oceania Sustainable Tourism Alliance. |
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Walking the talk: Showcasing possible solutions |
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| Dr. Benson Obwanga, Lecturer, Laikipia University College |
| Obwanga is a researcher in aquatic ecology. His research focuses on the sustainable production of fish feed and explores innovative ways to connect sustainable aquaculture with accessible markets for improved food security. |
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Amy Atter, Senior Research Scientist, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Atter is a food systems researcher with a market-oriented focus on food and nutrition security and food safety in Africa. As part of her work, she helps to develop the innovative integration of small fish in African food systems for improved nutrition. |
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| Dr. Emma Witbooi, Director, PescaDOLUS, South Africa |
| Dr. Witbooi’s career at PescaDOLUS, an international research network based in South Africa, centers on issues of illegal and unsustainable fishing practices. She is the lead author of the Blue Paper on ‘Organized Crime in the Fisheries Sector.’ |
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Connecting research and policy: How do we scale up good solutions |
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| Aksel Jakobsen, State Secretary of International Development, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jakobsen has previously worked as an advisor to GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance. He has acted as senior policy advisor to the Christian Democratic Party’s Parliamentary group and as political advisor to the former Minister of Health and the Minister of Labour. |
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Dominik Ziller, Vice President, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Ziller oversees the strategic direction at IFAD, an UN financial institution driving the sustainable, inclusive transformation of rural communities. His work guides efforts to increase access to resources and markets for improved livelihoods. |
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| Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted, Global Lead, Nutrition & Public Health, WorldFish & Vice Chair, Action Track 4, UNFSS 2021 |
| Dr. Thilsted’s pioneering science on nutrition, fish and aquatic food systems saw her awarded the 2021 World Food Prize. Her work on nutrition-sensitive approaches to food systems has improved the food and nutrition security of millions in Asia, Africa and the Pacific. |
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| Michelle Nunn, President and CEO, CARE & Chair, Action Track 4, UNFSS 2021 |
| Nunn leads CARE, a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty and provides emergency aid. Under her leadership, CARE is working to support 200 million of the world’s most vulnerable people to overcome poverty and social injustice by 2030. |
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| Nicole Franz, Fishery Analyst, Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, FAO |
| Franz is a development economist with 18 years of experience in intergovernmental organizations. At FAO, her work focuses on advancing the sustainability, inclusivity and resilience of small-scale fisheries through effective policy and stakeholder engagement. |
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| | This event will be opened and closed by the Coordinator of the United Nation’s System Standing Committee on Nutrition and the Executive Secretary at UN Nutrition, Dr. Stineke Oenema. |
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