First CopSyS Workshop

Ben Guerir – 20-23 May 2025

Co-organized by UM6P, l’Institut Agro and CGIAR

Practical informations

Systems_Workshop_Logistics_Note_final.pdf (0.3MB)

Prepare your participation to the workshop before may 17 end of the day

1.fill in your profile

https://system-s.org/?FormDirectory

2.Download the program

CoP_Workshop_Morocco_May2025_Program_V9_20250516.docx (48.3kB)

3. prepare your pitch

Programme

Tuesday 20 May : the System Science Cop (CopSyS) and CapSha use case

Chair : Bruno Gérard

Welcome (Bruno Gérard)
Ice-breaking session to introduce participants and expectations (moderator : Charles Klienerman)
Workshop Objectives and program (Jacques Wery)

Chair : Santiago Lopez-Ridaura

System science in a nutshell (Katrien Descheemaeker, 10 min. + 10 min. discussion); Upload file presentation Descheemaeker ppt.pdf
CopSyS objectives and activities (Jacques Wery, 5 min.) Upload file presentation wery ppt.pdf
How is CopSyS supported by system-s platform; presentation of the platform prototype and it’s functionalities ; how to use it during the workshop (Marie-Hélène Pillot; 10 min. + 5 min. Q/A)
Discussion : CopSyS in 2026, CopSyS in 2030. 20 min.

PAD for note taking

11.00-11.15: Break

Chair: Andrew MacDonald

Center for Applied System Analysis (CASA) of UM6P (Bruno Gérard; 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion) Upload file presentation Gérard ppt.pdf
TSARA (working group on education)(Stefane Fournier, Mostafa Errahj and Abdessalem Tahiri (on line), 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion). Upload file presentation Fournier-Errahj-Tahiri ppt.pdf
ELLS European University (Subject Area SYSTEMS)(Katrien Descheemaeker, 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion) Upload file presentation Descheemaeker ppt.pdf
The SustainFood platform (https://sustainfood.psu.edu/). (Michael Jacobson. 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion) Upload file presentation Jacobson ppt.pdf
CGIAR (CapSha Accelerator and Science Programs (Sustainable Farming, Multifunctionnal Landscapes, Policy…)) ; The CapSha use case on Transformative Capacity through System Science (name to be decided): objectives, key features, countries and partners, potential donors (Charles Klienerman and Santiago Lopez-Ridaura; 10 min. pitch + 10 min. discussion) Upload file presentation Klienerman-Lopez-Ridaura ppt.pdf
Other programs ? (list of other programs from the participants to be presented on Thursday) (10 min.)

12.15-13.30 : Lunch
13.30-15.00: Visit of the campus (Bruno Gérard and colleagues)

Chair : xxx

Sharing key results of existing studies:
- ELLS ((Katrien Descheemaeker, 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion) Upload file presentation Descheemaeker ppt.pdf
- SI-MFS ((Santiago Lopez-Ridaura, 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion 10 min including Q/A)) Upload file presentation Lopez-Ridaura ppt.pdf
- CEDEAO(Jacques Wery, 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion 10 min including Q/A) Upload file presentation Wery ppt.pdf
- RURFORUM (Patrick Okori, 5 min. pitch + 5 min. discussion) Upload file presentation Okori ppt.pdf
- Other studies ? (pitches from participants, 20 min)

Break (20 min.)

Sharing expert visions and experience of participants (round table discussion, 20 min.)
Do we need a broad gap analysis on system science across Africa and the Mediterranean? (discussion, 10 min.)

PAD for note taking

Chair : Charles Klienermann
PAD for note taking

Chair : Charles Klienermann

19.00-21.00: Dinner and cultural evening

Wednesday 21 May: System science seminar (Master and PhD students and professors) (on line participation also possible)

Chair: Jacques Wery
PAD for note taking

9.00-9.05: Welcome and program of the session (Bruno Gérard)
9.05-9.40: System Science in Agriculture, Food, Land and Water:
- System Science framework: from farming systems to other systems through interdisciplinarity: (Katrien Descheemaeker, 10 min. + 5 min. Q/A) Upload file presentation Descheemaeker ppt.pdf
- A perspective from Land and Water Management: Bancy Mbura-Mati, 10 min. Upload file presentation Mbura-Mati ppt.pdf
- Discussion (the way forward and role of CopSyS): 15 min.

9.40-10.20: Strengthening the integration of Social Science in System Science (the why and the how):
- A perspective from sociology: Amadou Sidibe, 7 min. + 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Sidibe ppt.pdf
- A perspective from agronomy: Santiago Lopez-Ridaura, 7 min.+ 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Lopez-Ridaura ppt.pdf
- Discussion (the way forward and role of CopSyS): 15 min.

10.20-10.40: Break

Chair: Jacques Wery

10.40-11.20 : Strengthening the integration of Economy and Policy in System Science (the why and the how):
- A perspective from economy: Georgios Kleftodimos, 7 min. + 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Kleftodimos.pdf
- A perspective from agronomy: Andrew MacDonald, 7 min.+ 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation MacDonald ppt.pdf
- Discussion (the way forward and role of CopSyS): 15 min.

11.20-12.00 : Strengthening the integration of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (the why and the how):
- A perspective from small-holder farming systems research. Frederic Baudron, 7 min.+ 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Baudron ppt.pdf
- A perspective from nexus approach: Hatem Belhouchette, 7 min.+ 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Belhouchette ppt.pdf
- Discussion (the way forward and role of CopSyS): 15 min.

12.00-12.15: How to facilitate these convergences in CopSyS ? : wrap up discussion

12.15-14.00: lunch

Sharing case studies to advocate for system science (going beyond research; proof of impact…):
PAD for note taking
Chair : xxx

14.00-14.50: Evidence of impact and drawbacks of system science application to agriculture, food, land and water
- The GAIA project on acid soils in Africa. Frederic Baudron; 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Baudron ppt.pdf
- Issues with agroforestry adoption: a case study in Zambia. Michael Jacobson; 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Jacobson ppt.pdf
- 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome) Upload file presentation ppt.pdf
- 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome) Upload file presentation ppt.pdf
- Discussion (the way forward and role of CopSyS): 20 min

14.50-15.10: Break

15.10-16.00: Place of System Science in Theory of Change and Impact pathways
- In the Sustainable Farming Science Program of the CGIAR: Santiago Lopez-Ridaura, 10 min.+ 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Lopez-Ridaura ppt.pdf
- In the Scaling for Impact Program of the CGIAR: Nora Hanke-Louw, 10 min.+ 5 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Hanke-Louw ppt.pdf
- Discussion (the way forward and role of CopSyS): 20 minutes

Continuation of Session 5bis: Building up the CapSha Case study on system science (continuation to prepare the Concept Note ). Chair : Charles Klienermann Upload file presentation Klienermann ppt.pdf

PAD for note taking

The system-s platform: updating profiles and uploading resources. Chair: Marie-Hélène Pillot

PAD for note taking

Contribute to the special issue of Scaling for Impact Program : https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/320970/responsible-scaling-for-transformative-impact-lessons-from-the-science-and-practice-of-responsible-scaling-for-agri-food-system-transformation Chair: Nora Hanke-Louw Upload file presentation Hanke-Louw ppt.pdf

PAD for note taking

17.30-18.00: (optional except for ISG members) : debrief of the day and program adjustment

Thursday 22 May: Looking forward

Chair : xxx
PAD for the note taking : créer par MHP

Teaching global ag systems. Michael Jacobson; 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Jacobson ppt.pdf
5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)
5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)
5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)
5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)
Discussion (the way forward and role of CopSyS): 20 min

10.00-10.20: Break

PAD for note taking

Presentation of typical examples of system science resources with emphasis on a specific methodology (30 min.):
- Design of cropping system experiments across various countries (Mina Devkota) 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Devkota ppt.pdf
- Operationalising the water-energy-food nexus through the theory of change. Michael Jacobson; 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A Upload file presentation Jacobson ppt.pdf
- 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)
- 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)

Presentation of typical examples of system science resources with a case study combining different methodologies (25 min.):
- 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)
- 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)
- 5 min. pitch presentation + 2 min. Q/A (speaker proposal welcome)

The system-s platform to share resources (Marie-Hélène Pillot; 10 min. + 5 min. Q/A)

Discussion and next steps in resource sharing (15 min.)

12.15-13.30 : lunch

Créer un PAD par sous-groupes : MHP
xxx

GW1: The System-S platform : assessment of the prototype functionalities; future development and integration into the CapSha Knowledge house (Activities/functionality, software and tools, governance…) ; moderator : ; rapporteur: Marie-Hélène Pillot.

PAD for note taking

GW2: Which resource do we need to develop?: moderator : ; rapporteur:

PAD for note taking

GW3: Gap Analysis on System Science in education: building a concept note for discussion with donors: moderator : ; rapporteur:

PAD for note taking

GW4: Collaboration on challenge-based doctoral education moderator : Alice Francois ; rapporteur:xx

PAD for note taking

GW5: Funding and governance of CopSyS secretariat and System-S platform moderator ; rapporteur:

PAD for note taking

15.30 – 16.00 : Break and preparation of feedback by the GW rapporteurs

Chair : xxx

16.00-17.00: Sharing Key messages from the work groups (5 min presentation + 5 min. discussion per GW
17.00-17.15: The CapSha case study on system science: outcome from Session and 5bis: Charles Klienermann, 7 min presentation and 7 min. discussion
17.15-17.25: Roadmap of CoPSyS for 2025-2026: Jacques Wery
7.25-17.35: Closure of the workshop and presentation of the field day; Bruno Gerard

First CopSyS Workshop

Ben Guerir – 20-23 May 2025

Practical informations

Prepare your participation to the workshop before may 17 end of the day

1.fill in your profile

2.Download the program

3. prepare your pitch

Programme

Tuesday 20 May : the System Science Cop (CopSyS) and CapSha use case

9.00-10.00 : Session 1: Getting together

10.00-11.00 : Session 2: CopSyS and the system-s platform (also on line)

Session 3: Potential convergence between CopSyS and international programs and platforms (also on line)

15.00-17.00: Session 4 : Gap Analysis on Education in System Science (also on line)

16.30-17.30: Session 5: Building up the CapSha Case study on system science

17.30-18.00 (optional except for ISG members): debrief of the day and program adjustment

Wednesday 21 May: System science seminar (Master and PhD students and professors) (on line participation also possible)

9.00-12.15: Session 6: Interdisciplinarity in System Science (also on line) - Part 1

9.00-12.15: Session 6: Interdisciplinarity in System Science (also on line) - Part 2

14.00 – 16.30 (including break) : Session 7: Impacts of System Science (also on line)

16.10-17.30: parralel workgroup

Thursday 22 May: Looking forward

9.00-10.00: Session 8: Sharing experiences of teaching System Science (also on line)

10.50-12.15: Session 9: Sharing resources on System Science (also on line)

13.30 – 15.30 : Parallel session : Brainstorming session to identify potential collaborations through existing and new projects (parallel groups work):

16.00 – 17.35: Session 10: Conclusion and next steps

Friday 23 May (optional): field day in the atlas