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Photo Caption: Participants pose for a group photo with the Vice-Chancellor of SINU at the FALAH Workshop on 14 May 2024ย
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) recently hosted the European H2020 Project Family Farming, Lifestyle & Health (FALAH) Workshop from May 14 to 16, 2024. The event, organized by SINU and the FALAH Solomon Islands Team, brought together experts and researchers to explore the crucial connections between family farming, lifestyle, and health, focusing on the theme “Forestry, Agriculture, Fisheries, and HealthโOur Livelihoods, Our Future.”
FALAH, a multidisciplinary research initiative under the European H2020 programme, addresses the impacts of climate change on family farming, food, lifestyle, and health in the South Pacific islands. With participation from 14 institutions across Europe, Australia, and the Pacific islands, the project aims to integrate indigenous knowledge with scientific research for sustainable solutions.
The workshop featured distinguished guests including Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice-Chancellor of SINU, Professor Jean-Marie Fotsing, Scientific Coordinator of the FALAH Project. Participants from leading institutions such as the University of Sydney, University of the South Pacific, University of New Caledonia, Solomon Islands National University and various organizations joined discussions on health issues, traditional practices, and food preservation.
Addressing urgent concerns about climate change and environmental degradation, the workshop aimed to develop actionable solutions for health, agriculture, and fisheries in the Pacific region.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Aqorau emphasized the workshop’s significance in influencing policy, reshaping practices, and driving innovation across the islands. He highlighted SINU’s commitment to sustainable development through initiatives like the Centre for Islands Futures, which integrates traditional knowledge with scientific research for resilient strategies.
Expressing gratitude for SINU’s hosting, Professor Fotsing noted the workshop’s role in advancing knowledge in food, lifestyle, and public health amidst socioeconomic transitions and climate change.
The workshop concluded with fruitful discussions, leaving participants equipped with insights to apply in their respective fields.
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Click to download the Vice-Chancellor’s Opening speech: Opening Speech for the FALAH Workshop Tuesday 14 May 2024 – Final