Side Event
Human Nutrition Indicators for Biodiversity
Organizer
FAO
Date and Time
21 February 2008 13:15 - 14:45
Presentation of the common goals of the sectors of nutrition and biodiversity and report on the nutrition indicator developed to monitor, mainstream and value underutilized and neglected species, varieties/cultivars, breeds for sustainable use for food and nutrition security. •Dr Burlingame – Overview •Ms Charrondiere – Indicator for Nutrient Composition •Dr Eyzaguirre – Indicator for Food Consumption •Video – Nutrition and Rice-based Aquatic Ecosystems: Laos Case Study •Dr Halwart - Aquatic Biodiversity and Human Nutrition •To be confirmed – Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Nutrition Projects and Programmes •Discussion