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Title Partnership for International Development: Finland-Nigeria Conference on Climate, Food, Health and Entrepreneurship
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Authors Raheem, D; Oluwole, OB; Faven, L; Orji, FA; Junttila, M; Rainosalo, E; Kosoko, SB; Olukosi, A; Vainio, S; Olapade, AA; Okoh, MP; Oyeku, OM
Title Partnership for International Development: Finland-Nigeria Conference on Climate, Food, Health and Entrepreneurship
Year 2022
Published International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 19.0, 6
DOI 10.3390/ijerph19063375
Abstract A joint collaboration between the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, Finland and the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria was organised as a hybrid conference on several topics that are related to climate, food, health and entrepreneurship. The utilisation of natural resources in both regions is an important theme in meeting the sustainable development goals agenda. The topics discussed were multidisciplinary, they include Nigerian indigenous foods, bioeconomy, circular economy, nutrition, health, innovation and entrepreneurship under four themes (Climate, Food, Health and Entrepreneurship). There were dignitaries from Finland and Nigeria. The presenters are researchers from Nigerian universities (University of Ibadan, University of Abuja and Eko university, Lagos), Nigerian Federal Institute of Industrial research centre and from the Finnish side we have the university of Lapland, Rovaniemi, University of Oulu, Oulu and the Centria University of Applied Sciences, Kokkola. The topics discussed will serve as training materials for students and learners, the discussion focussed on research opportunities for institutions in both countries. The experts from both countries will continue to dialogue on the possibility of promoting common topics as research agenda in these important areas with the possibilities of creating more jobs.
Author Keywords innovation; sustainability; microbes; underutilized crops; processing; bioeconomy; circular solutions; food entrepreneurs; phytomedicine
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000775246000001
WoS Category Environmental Sciences; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Research Area Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/6/3375/pdf?version=1647229396
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