International workshop on the role of olive oil for peace and sustainable development

To mark the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace by the General Assembly of the United Nations, CIHEAM Zaragoza is organising a workshop to celebrate the International Day of Peace, held every year on 21 September.

The event will provide a forum for debate on the role of olive-growing and oil technology and discuss ways in which actors in this sector can cooperate to enhance efficient and sustainable social and economic development. This involves analysis of management and production techniques across the whole olive value chain. The exchange of experiences will be drafted in a report to support the activities of the OLIB project.

In the second part of the workshop, participants and the general public will be invited to join the celebrations of the International Day of Peace at the Provincial Government of Zaragoza. CIHEAM Zaragoza will organise a round table discussion with NGOs to present and reflect on agrifood cooperation activities that promote a culture of peace. During the afternoon session there will be a tasting of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and attendees will receive an olive plant donated by El Vivero de Abel (Caspe, Zaragoza).