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Environmental Sustainability of the Agri-Food Sector

14Nov2023

We are honored to extend an invitation to you for the upcoming "Environmental Sustainability of the Agri-Food Sector" webinar, where we will explore the critical intersection of environmental preservation and food production in today's ever-changing world.

The Agri-Food sector is at a pivotal moment, striving to meet the growing global demand for food while addressing the urgent need for environmental conservation. The webinar will bring together esteemed experts from the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) and Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, to discuss key topics, with a particular emphasis on the intricate relationship between water, energy, and food.

This webinar presents a unique opportunity to participate in a crucial conversation and contribute to solutions for global challenges. Join us in fostering collaboration and sharing cutting-edge research and practices, as we aspire to pave the way for a more sustainable future in the Agri-Food sector—one that nourishes both people and the planet.

Topics and Speakers

 

Challenges and Opportunities for Agrivoltaics in Arid Regions

Dr. Verónica Bermúdez Benito
Senior Research Director
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute

Security for the Food Production Chain through Water-Based Surveillance of Pathogens Distribution Monitoring

Dr. J. Eduardo Sosa Hernández
Research Professor
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Produced Water from Gas Fields as an Unconventional Water Resource for Agri-Food Industry

Dr. Jenny Lawler
Senior Research Director
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute

Key Approaches in Food Security

Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar
Research Professor
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Advancing Animal Feed: Harnessing Agro-Industrial Waste for High-Protein Biomass Production

Dr. Kashif Rasoul
Scientist
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute

Valorization of Sargassum Biomass as an Ingredient in Healthy Diets for Shrimp Farming

Dr. Elda M. Melchor Martínez
Research Professor
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Optimizing Crop Yields with Efficient Use of Energy in Hot Desert Climates

Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo
Chief Scientist
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute

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