International Course "Agrocrime, Agroterrorism and threats to food Supply Chains" Salerno, 2-5 October and 6-7 December 2023
Introduction: In a changing world where crime, terrorism and emerging threats pose significant challenges to global security, it is crucial to address the specific risks associated with the human, animal and agri-food sectors. This Course aims to shed light on the complex issues of agro-crime, agro-terrorism, and biological threats, with a focus on their impact on the food supply chain.
Objectives: To provide a comprehensive understanding of crime, terrorism, emerging threats and their implications for the agri-food sector. To explore the concepts of agro-crime, agro-terrorism and their detrimental effects on animal health and welfare, public health, food safety and national security. Analysing the vulnerabilities of the food supply chain and developing strategies to protect it from potential intentional events. Enhance participants' knowledge of biosecurity measures and agricultural defence mechanisms to counter biological threats to the food supply chain. Foster international collaborations and knowledge sharing to strengthen global efforts in countering emerging threats. Equip participants with incident response and crisis management skills involving public health emergencies to effectively address agro-crime and agro-terrorism scenarios. Promote the resilience and preparedness of Prevention Department practitioners in the face of evolving and unpredictable challenges in the agri-food sector.
Target audience: Professionals, practitioners, research specialists and technicians from the fields of agriculture, food safety, animal health and welfare, public health, law enforcement, national security and counter-terrorism. The Course is also open to students and academics with a strong interest in understanding and addressing the complex issues surrounding crime, terrorism, agro-crime, agro-terrorism and emerging threats to the food supply chain. A certificate of participation will be issued by the organising institutions.
Duration and venue: The course consists of 6 days of theoretical lectures and will take place on 2-5 October 2023, and on 6-7 December 2023, in Agropoli, Salerno, Italy,
Teaching staff: Experts, academicians and professionals.
Contacts: via email cemec@iss.sm
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Objectives: To provide a comprehensive understanding of crime, terrorism, emerging threats and their implications for the agri-food sector. To explore the concepts of agro-crime, agro-terrorism and their detrimental effects on animal health and welfare, public health, food safety and national security. Analysing the vulnerabilities of the food supply chain and developing strategies to protect it from potential intentional events. Enhance participants' knowledge of biosecurity measures and agricultural defence mechanisms to counter biological threats to the food supply chain. Foster international collaborations and knowledge sharing to strengthen global efforts in countering emerging threats. Equip participants with incident response and crisis management skills involving public health emergencies to effectively address agro-crime and agro-terrorism scenarios. Promote the resilience and preparedness of Prevention Department practitioners in the face of evolving and unpredictable challenges in the agri-food sector.
Target audience: Professionals, practitioners, research specialists and technicians from the fields of agriculture, food safety, animal health and welfare, public health, law enforcement, national security and counter-terrorism. The Course is also open to students and academics with a strong interest in understanding and addressing the complex issues surrounding crime, terrorism, agro-crime, agro-terrorism and emerging threats to the food supply chain. A certificate of participation will be issued by the organising institutions.
Duration and venue: The course consists of 6 days of theoretical lectures and will take place on 2-5 October 2023, and on 6-7 December 2023, in Agropoli, Salerno, Italy,
Teaching staff: Experts, academicians and professionals.
Contacts: via email cemec@iss.sm
Download the program