The event is organised by WFO, GRA/Government of New Zealand, IFA, Government of Canad and Holy See-Catholic Rural Life. 

Abstract 

Climate change, agriculture and food security are highly interrelated, and food production is very sensitive to climate change. It will affect all four dimensions of food security namely availability, accessibility, utilization and stability. Building resilience to its various negative effects and mitigating the risks posed to food security and nutrition, as well as to social stability and economic development, is crucial. Farmers, women and men, are the first nutrient providers and are directly affected by the severe weather events caused by climate change, especially small-scale ones. However, they also represent part of the solution and by using climate smart agriculture practices as well as installing renewable energy technologies and adaptation/mitigation techniques on their farms, they are already supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The side event will feature a discussion among different stakeholders on how to support farmers to build resilience to climate change and better adapt to it, while mitigating its effects, with positive results in food and nutrition security worldwide, taking a gender perspective. The partnership between the WFO and the GRA to strengthen the links between farmers and researchers will be highlighted, including the launch of a Fellowship Programme for young farmers and graduate scientists.