FAO will support countries during the upcoming 18th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP18) to be held from 26 November to 7 December 2012 in Doha Qatar to ensure that linkages between climate change and food security issues are taken into account during the Conference.
FAO HOSTED EVENTS  Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change - How can climate-smart approaches help to build resilience in the agricultural sectors?
27 November 2012
13:15 - 14:45
Room 3 Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha
The event will showcase climate-smart approaches and discuss concrete steps to support resilience in the agricultural sectors. Particular attention will be given to programme, policy and financial mechanisms supporting the transition to climate-smart and resilient systems, e.g. through resource efficiency and reduction of losses in the whole value chain from production to consumption.
The event will offer a platform for stakeholders, including member states, to share their practical experiences and have an open exchange with the audience. It will be a dynamic and interactive dialogue moderated by Mr. Alexander Mueller, Assistant Director General, Natural Resources Department, FAO, and organized around three key questions that will be addressed by a panel of five representatives from member states, civil society and research centers. - Download the agenda of the event here
- Download the presentation of the event here
1 December 2012
15:30-19:30
(Followed by a light reception)
Hotel Crowne Plaza,
Business Park
Doha, Qatar
(10 km from the Doha Conference Centre – Shuttle buses available)
Food insecurity and climate change are two major interlinked global challenges that humanity is facing today. The FAO Knowledge Event on climate-smart approaches for agriculture will provide a forum for dialogue among participants from countries and the broader public on how to address these challenges jointly. It will also be an opportunity to present the latest cross-sectoral programmes and activities on agriculture (including forestry and fisheries) and climate change.
Side events with FAO participation FAO, IFAD, WFP, UNEP, World Bank 27 November 2012 13:15 Qatar, Doha, Qatar National Convention Centre, Room 3 Languages: English Meeting type: Policy dialogue Attendance type: Open Description: Achieving food security and combating climate change are closely linked and interdependent. Climate-smart approaches can increase agricultural productivity and farmers’ income; strengthen the resilience (adaptation) of ecosystems and livelihoods; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This event will feature programmes and best practices, including integrated approaches such as landscape and ecosystem approaches within agriculture, forestry and fisheries. It will specifically look at program, policy and financial mechanisms for transition to climate change resilient systems, e.g. through resource efficiency and reduction of losses in the whole value chain from production to consumption. European Forest Institute and REDD+ Facility European Forest Institute, Globe 28 November 2012 13:00 Qatar, Qatar National Convention Centre, EU Pavilion Languages: English Meeting type: Policy dialogue Attendance type: Open Description: The event will focus on REDD+ and legal reforms and law enforcement. To what extent can REDD+ be a process/catalyst for countries to engage in legal reforms and improve law enforcement and what reforms are needed to make sure REDD+ can be implemented at country level. UNICEF, UNEP, British Council, YUNGA (FAO), HACEY and Earth Child Institute 29 November 2012 15:00 Qatar, Doha, COP18 venue, Room 3 Languages: English Meeting type: Policy dialogue Attendance type: Open Description: Educational approaches are key elements of a green economy and empowered intergenerational citizenry. The value of community based environmental restoration and preservation to adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk reduction must include young people as key stakeholders to sustainable development. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 30 November 2012 18:30 Qatar, Doha, COP18 venue, Room 2 Languages: English Meeting type: Policy dialogue Attendance type: Open Description: The Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), a UN system-wide initiative, will amplify the benefits from global to national levels of efforts to adapt to climate variability and change for improved health, water management, disaster risk reduction, agriculture and food security from 2013. FAO Knowledge Event on Climate-Smart Approaches to Agriculture FAO 1 December 2012 15:30 Qatar, Doha, Hotel Crown Plaza Languages: English Meeting type: Policy dialogue Attendance type: Open Description: FAO's Knowledge Event will provide an opportunity to present information and updates on relevant FAO programmes and activities, and to illustrate the comparative advantage of FAO and other Rome-based agencies in providing a comprehensive view of agriculture (including fisheries and forestry) in the climate change context. The information presented will support countries during the UNFCCC negotiations and also increase the impact of FAO messages during COP 18. [more] |
