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International Food Security and Developments in Permaculture.

Discussion with Mark Notaras on increasing international food security from our growing population, increased meat consumption around the world, climate change, soil erosion, depleted freshwater resources and the unsustainable practices of Big Ag. We also look at issues of international conflict between riparian countries and the possibilities for greater international cooperation in management of shared resources, advancements in permaculture and its current application in Timor-Leste and ways to change our food habits for a sustainble future and greater food security. Mark is an Agricultural Training Designer at Development Associates International and currently works for the Dezenvolve Agricultural Comunitária project in Timor-Leste to develop the horticulture value chain and improve the livelihood of its famers. Mark has previously worked with several NGOs as well as with AUSAID for both sustainable development agricultural projects as well as conflict prevention. He was previously a researcher at the Institute of Peace & Sustainability at the United Nations University in Tokyo and the editor of its publication, Our World, from 2009 through 2012.

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