HEI COOPERATION FOR CAPACITY BUILDING IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, FOOD SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The University of Torino plays an important role in coordinating higher education programs for development in Africa, Asia and South America. The themes of this panel span over various aspects of cooperation projects focused on biodiversity conservation, food security and sustainable development in developing countries, including educational activities, rural development, and technological transfer. One of the major shared points will be the analysis of the link between knowledge, technological transfer and empowerment within the processes of local and global development. This virtuous cycle plays a crucial role in shaping the processes of economic, social and political development, redefines needs and affects the perspectives and health of individuals and communities.