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Sunday April 01, 2012
International Conference on Multifunctional Agriculture

1 - 4 April 2012

Hof van Wageningen, Lawickse Allee 9, 6701 AN Wageningen, The Netherlands

In May 2007, a major demographic milestone was passed. For the first time, the earth’s population became more urban than rural. This process of urbanization will accelerate in the decades to come: most of the growth in the world population – to 9 billion people in 2050 – will occur in urban areas. By 2050, the urban population will be approximately twice the size of the rural population.

Tuesday April 17, 2012
Towards new concepts in nutrient management: urban, suburban and alternative agriculture
17 - 19 April 2012 Hotel Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria Beach & Colonial Resort The 20th International Symposium of CIEC focuses on the special challenges of urban and suburban agriculture. Due to increasing food demand on the one hand and decreasing fertility of many sites on the other hand, urban and suburban agriculture gained importance. The aim of the 20th International Symposium of CIEC is to bring together and provide a forum for discussion for scientists from all over the world involved on research, development and application of technologies for plant nutrition.
Wednesday August 15, 2012
2012 Urban Agriculture Summit
15 - 18 August 2012 Toronto, Canada Around the world people are growing food in cities!
Monday September 10, 2012
5th International Urban Design Conference
10-12 September 2012 Hilton on the Park Melbourne If the act of planning is to legitimise 'what should be done', opportunistic design thinking seeks to action 'what can be done'. Indeed, the focus of planning may enable it to be read as one form of catalyst for thinking opportunistically.
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