In the framework of the “GIAHS Building Capacity” project, financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) coordinated by the University of Florence (Italy), and in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair on Agricultural Heritage Systems, a 15-days Training Course entitled Resilient Agriculture for Rural Development will be organized in September-October 2024. The structure of the course is based on frontal classes (48 hours), as well as on three field visits in Italy. The course is based on the topics of the FAO GIAHS Programme and on sustainable rural development. Teachings will address the following topics: rural development, sustainable innovations, traditional materials, water harvesting, agroecology, traditional food valorization, the GIAHS programme and its opportunities. The attendance of at least 90% of the activity hours is mandatory to obtain the final certification. The Training Course will be held at PIN headquarters, in Prato, a city in the suburban area of Florence, in front of the Prato Porta al Serraglio train station that connects Prato and Florence in less than 30 minutes. The course is open to a maximum of 15 officials and professionals coming from the Countries of the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development (AICS). AICS will totally cover the cost of travel, accommodation in Prato (Italy), food, VISA, field visits in Italy, for the 15 selected participants. Participants are expected to arrive in Italy on 27-28 September 2024.
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