New Delhi (ABC Live): The World Agroforestry Centre and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research are all set to host the World Congress on Agroforestry 2014 (WCA14) in New Delhi, India from 10-14 February 2014.
The New Delhi World Congress on Agroforestry will outline the future course of actions in the field of integrative science, transformative change in landscapes, tree improvement, innovative tree-based value chains, debates on global and local sustainability, reform of land and tree tenure and holistic education.
The World Congress on Agroforestry 2014 (WCA14) will act as a springboard to accelerate the impacts of agroforestry, build people’s livelihoods, increase the vitality of the landscape and drive the adoption of large-scale innovations.
With the aim to significantly boost awareness, engagement and investments in agroforestry, the Congress will attract up to 1200 participants, including pre-eminent researchers, senior politicians and donors, as well as major businesses with concerns for sustainable development. WCA14 will produce a global roadmap with clear targets for the future of agroforestry.
