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Trained in environmental policy and environmental science, she co-lead Climate KIC’s agrifood systems team, as part of our “Resilient and Climate-Neutral Regions” cluster. Laurène work on land use, agriculture, and nature-based solutions, in EU projects that support systems transformation and collaboration across research, policy, and value chain actors. She is specialized on rewarding mechanisms for climate-smart agriculture, scaling approaches, and synergy development across initiatives.
Dr. Carl Erik Schou Larsen serves as the Executive Secretary for the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), he leads and oversees their global mandate. In his capacity as ES he focus on strengthening and expanding GFRAS global network and partnerships as well as assisting in securing funding for the network. He holds a PhD and a Master Degree in Tropical Animal Husbandry from the University of Copenhagen as well as a Master of Public Administration degree from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. Previously Dr. Carl Larsen worked as a Senior Agriculture Education consultant mainly for the World Bank as well as FAO’s Investment Centre.
Dr. Fanos Birke has designed and led impactful training programs for practitioners and policymakers, with a particular focus on strengthening Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS). Her expertise has contributed to advancing advisory systems and strengthening the AKIS across Europe. Dr. Birke has made contributions to international initiatives on advisory services and AKIS through collaborations with organizations such as GIZ and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). She is holding a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Hohenheim, Germany.
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