ROSA Newsletter n°32 - EN

Zoom: Improving nutrition through key thematic areas. Towards an integrated approach for EU action. In September 2011, the European Union published a reference document on nutrition. Based on this document, this special issue of the ROSA Newsletter discusses how nutrition benefits can be realised by adapting the design of programmes in all relevant sectors and thematic areas – from health to social protection, agriculture to water and sanitation – and by choosing appropriate indicators to monitor progress. The second part of the article focuses on the agricultural sector. It identifies possible intervention entry points and key outcome indicators. Several case studies are presented to illustrate feasibility.
Views on recent news: For a dedicated work programme on agriculture at the Durban climate talks. The 17th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 28 November to 9 December 2011. The negotiations at COP17 will seek to advance the implementation of the Cancun Agreements, agreed upon in December 2010 at COP16 in Cancun. They will also discuss the broader issues addressed under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and discuss the future of the Kyoto Protocol. In this interview, Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda (Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network) presents FANRPAN’s position and activities for COP17.
Agenda: Information on past events, a list of forthcoming events and the EC’s latest news.
ROSA News: New documents online and information on network activities.