By Michael Foli Jackidy
Ho (V/R), Nov. 13, GNA – Professor Ben Hoenyenuga, the Vice-Chancellor of Ho Technical University (HTU), has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to promoting applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development through platforms that encourage knowledge sharing and practical solutions to societal challenges.
He said this at the opening ceremony of the second Food, Agriculture, Technology and Sustainability (FATAS) Conference.
Prof. Hoenyenuga said the conference provided an important platform for researchers, policymakers, industry players, farmers, students and development partners to exchange knowledge and develop innovative approaches to addressing challenges in agriculture, food security and environmental sustainability.
He said the conference aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal Two on Zero Hunger, Goal 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13 on Climate Action, and Goal 17 on Partnerships for the Goals.
Reflecting on the inaugural conference held in 2025 under the theme, “Rethinking the Future of Food and its Allied Systems in an Era of Sustainability and Circularity,” he said the initiative was established to create an international platform for academia, industry, government and development partners to explore solutions to emerging challenges in food systems and agriculture.
He noted that the maiden edition exceeded expectations, generating meaningful discussions, fostering research collaborations, strengthening institutional partnerships, and promoting fresh ideas on sustainable food systems.
Prof. Hoenyenuga said the success of the first edition had encouraged the University to establish FATAS as one of its flagship international conferences.
He said the second edition was broader in scope, participation and purpose, with a renewed focus on translating research and discussions into practical actions capable of transforming food systems and communities.
He said the fundamental question driving the conference was how society could sustainably feed present and future generations while protecting the environment.
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Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo