Course - Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security

The training programme"Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security" is designed for research, education and/or development professionals with an interest in agriculture, agrobiodiversity, seeds and food security. The training will strengthen professional activities such as the development and management of research and development projects, the design and delivery of educational programs, and the elaboration and implementation of awareness raising and policy advocacy activities. Applicants should be fluent in English, have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years professional experience in a relevant field. The training is experience-based and task-oriented. The training includes field work in LI-BIRD project sites. The course concludes with a design exercise to use the new knowledge and skills gained for the design of a strategic action plan.