Join the discussion: How can the full potential of pulses be tapped?

Until 19 June 2016, the Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition is holding an online discussion to collect experience and knowledge on the following issues:

• Some countries produce large amounts of pulses, but these are not a part of their respective diets. How can the use of pulses be increased in communities where these crops do not play an important role in the local cuisine/traditional meals?
• Examples on how the consumption of pulses contributes to household food security and nutrition in communities and countries which might be useful in different contexts.
• What are the main challenges that farmers face with regard to the production of pulses? How should these be addressed?
• Research or studies on the role of pulses in climate change adaptation or mitigation.

Suggestions, case studies and references will be used to produce fact sheets and briefs to circulate at events and initiatives carried out at regional and country levels during the International Year of Pulses.