UK and China Collaboration Key in Post-Covid Agriculture Development: Report
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UK and China Collaboration Key in Post-Covid Era
Introduction
A research report on UK-China Cooperation in Agricultural Research and Cooperation, jointly prepared and published by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and University of Nottingham recently, highlights the achievements, good practices, and barriers against bilateral cooperation over the last 10 years.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Findings and Recommendations
- The UK-China Joint Research and Innovation Partnership Fund and other funding sources have sponsored more than 1,000 related projects in the past, resulting in a foundation for mutual trust and partnerships at both institutional and individual levels.
- For future cooperation, there is a space for industrial players and social scientists to enhance the social impact of bilateral projects.
- New funding mechanisms are needed to broaden funding channels, including industrial funding sources to promote bilateral trade and economic growth, and trilateral or multilateral mechanisms – with other countries – to address global challenges and opportunities in the post-Covid era.
Conclusion
Dr Bin Wu, Senior Research Fellow in the Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, PI of the project, said: “I am pleased to complete and publish this report which brought together over 100 respondents from the UK and China who express strong interests to develop and deepen bilateral cooperation. Hopefully, research findings and policy recommendations could be helpful for relevant funding agencies, senior managers, and researchers to think and plan bilateral programmes or projects.”
The University of Nottingham team, led by Dr Bin Wu, managed the methodological advice of the whole project, and information collection and summary of the UK perspectives on priorities, mechanisms, and best practices for bilateral cooperation in agricultural research and innovation.
The project in the UK side was jointly designed and delivered with Food System Institute (FSI), Consortium of Future Rural Studies (CFRS), University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), N8 AgriFood Group, and James Hutton Institute.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment. | – Number of small-scale food producers with increased agricultural productivity and incomes – Level of secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries, in particular developing countries. | – Number of multi-stakeholder partnerships established to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals – Amount of knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources mobilized and shared through partnerships |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
The article discusses UK-China cooperation in agricultural research and innovation towards green transformation and sustainability of the agri-food system. This aligns with SDG 2, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The article emphasizes the importance of UK-China cooperation and highlights the achievements, good practices, and barriers against bilateral cooperation over the last 10 years. This relates to SDG 17, which focuses on strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers
The article mentions that the UK-China cooperation has sponsored more than 1,000 related projects in the past, which have provided a foundation for mutual trust and partnerships. This contributes to the target of doubling the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers.
Target 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
The article highlights the need for new funding mechanisms, including trilateral or multilateral mechanisms with other countries, to address global challenges and opportunities in the post-Covid era. This aligns with the target of enhancing the global partnership for sustainable development.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
For Target 2.3:
– Number of small-scale food producers with increased agricultural productivity and incomes: The article mentions that the UK-China cooperation has sponsored more than 1,000 related projects in the past, which have provided opportunities for researchers to share their experiences and suggestions for bilateral research and innovation cooperation. The success of these projects can be measured by the number of small-scale food producers who have experienced increased agricultural productivity and incomes.
– Level of secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment: The article mentions the need for industrial funding sources to promote bilateral trade and economic growth. The extent to which small-scale food producers have secure and equal access to these resources and opportunities can be measured to assess progress.
For Target 17.16:
– Number of multi-stakeholder partnerships established to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals: The article highlights the UK-China Joint Research and Innovation Partnership Fund and other funding sources that have sponsored more than 1,000 related projects. The number of partnerships established can be used as an indicator of progress.
– Amount of knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources mobilized and shared through partnerships: The article mentions the need for trilateral or multilateral mechanisms with other countries to address global challenges. The amount of knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources mobilized and shared through these partnerships can be measured to evaluate progress.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment. | – Number of small-scale food producers with increased agricultural productivity and incomes – Level of secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries, in particular developing countries. | – Number of multi-stakeholder partnerships established to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals – Amount of knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources mobilized and shared through partnerships |
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