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Fri, 28 Mar 2025 at 07:02<BR>Subject: WEBINAR "Connecting global salinity
hotspot methodology, halophytes and drought-resistant indigenous crops" | 3
April 2025<BR><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"
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global salinity hotspot methodology, <U></U><U></U></SPAN></B></P>
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and drought-resistant indigenous crops <U></U><U></U></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri',sans-serif; COLOR: black">This webinar aims
to advance discussions on addressing salinization in agriculture and
promoting climate-resilient solutions. It will provide insights into
global salinity mapping, hotspot methodology, and their implications for
sustainable land management. Additionally, the webinar will highlight the
role of halophytes and drought-resistant indigenous crops in adapting to
climate change and improving agricultural productivity in salt-affected
regions. By fostering collaboration among experts, policymakers, and
researchers, this event seeks to enhance awareness, encourage action
towards the promotion of the Year of Salinity in 2028, and support global
efforts to build resilience in vulnerable agricultural
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><U>Welcome remarks </U></B><U></U><U></U></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B>Jean Ruhiza Boroto</B><I>, </I> <I>Senior
Land and Water Officer and WASAG Team Leader,
FAO</I><U></U><U></U></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B>Simkje Kruiderink</B><I>, Team leader
biodiversity and water, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food
Security and Nature, The Netherlands</I><U></U><U></U></P></TD></TR>
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<LI class=MsoNormal>Global salinity hotspot methodology, <B>Feroz
Islam</B>, <I>Researcher, Wageningen University
(WUR)</I><U></U><U></U>
<LI class=MsoNormal>Global Status of Salt-affected Soils report,
<B>Kate Negacz</B>, <I>Vice-Chair, FAO International Network of
Salt Affected Soils</I> (INSAS)<U></U><U></U>
<LI class=MsoNormal>Global Campaign on Salinity, <B>Babette
Bodlaender</B>, <I>Coalition Builder, Netherlands Food Partnership
(NFP) </I>/ <B>Martijn van Staveren</B>, <I>Project Manager
International, Netherlands Water Partnership
(NWP)</I><U></U><U></U></LI></UL></TD></TR>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><U>Panel Discussion</U>: </B>opportunities for
halophytes and drought-resistant indigenous crops to adapt to
climate change <U></U><U></U></P></TD></TR>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>Jean Ruhiza Boroto</B><I>, Senior Land and
Water Officer and WASAG Team Leader,
FAO</I><U></U><U></U></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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