Approches innovantes de Gouvernance Territoriale de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques pour renforcer l'Action Commune de Koronivia pour l'Agriculture en Afrique: Expériences Et Défis des Approches Village Intelligent Face Au Climat (VIC) Et Champ-École Agrosylvopastoral (CEP) | 15 Avril 2021 | 14h30-16h30 (heure de Dakar)

Modérateur : Robert Zougmore, Coordonnateur du programme CCAFS pour l’Afrique

Ce webinaire s’inscrit dans le cadre de l’accompagnement de la FAO au processus Koronivia. Son objectif est de partager des retours d’expérience de partenaires sur les approches VIC et CEP dans plusieurs pays d’Afrique Francophone et discuter des défis techniques et financiers de mise à l’échelle de ces approches. De manière spécifique, il s’agira de : 

• présenter les grandes lignes de l’Action Commune de Koronivia pour l’Agriculture; 
• présenter l’approche Village Intelligent face au Climat et partager des retours d’expérience du Sénégal et du Niger. 
• présenter l’approche de Champ-École Agrosylvopastoral et partager des retours d’expérience du Burkina et du Mali.

Lien Zoom: 

https://fao.zoom.us/skype/99108196849  

Meeting ID: 991 0819 6849

Passcode: 81928131

Presentation of the FAO CGIAR joint publication on 'Land use and the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture | 28 Jan 2021 | 09:00-10:00 (CEST) and 16:00-17.00 (CEST) (the webinar will be conducted twice to allow participants from different time zones to attend)

Moderator: Martial Bernoux, FAO (Senior Natural Resource Officer)

The webinar will present and discuss the forthcoming joint publication on 'Land use and the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture' by FAO and the the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), lead center of the research program on forests, trees and agroforestry (FTA) of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The webinar objectives are to:

• Present and discuss the outline and different sections of the publication;
• Show the interrelation between land use and agricultural sectors; and
• Gather feedback and comments from participants.

1. Registration HERE (9.00-10.00)
2. Registration HERE(16.00-17.00)

The role of the agricultural sectors in achieving the Paris Agreement and building back better | 14 Dec 2020 | 13:00-14:30 (CEST)

On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the event, co-hosted by FAO and France, will highlight the key role of the agricultural sectors in supporting the Paris Agreement. Discussion will showcase how FAO works with key country partners to advance international discussions on agriculture and climate change, particularly since the adoption of the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture which put agriculture at the centre of the international climate agenda, and will underscore the critical role of multilateral processes and climate governance as countries rebuild after COVID-19.

Launch of the Climate Change Knowledge Hub

The Climate Change Knowledge Hub will be launched during the event. The Hub provides information and data on climate change in the agriculture and land use sectors from over 50 organizations with links to learning materials, reports, guidelines, policy briefs, tools and more. 

Register for the event here.

Nitrogen Challenges in Agri-food systems: Halve Nitrogen Waste by 2030 | 7 Dec 2020 | 14:00– 16:00 (CET)

Moderator: Henning Steinfeld (FAO)

The objective of this joint FAO - UNEP webinar is to raise awareness about the nitrogen challenges and potential technical solutions and policies in agri-food systems and highlight the ongoing efforts to better manage nitrogen. The event will provide an opportunity to learn about the multiple roles of nitrogen in agri-food systems and on how different stakeholders can help to achieve sustainable nitrogen management.

The two hours seminar welcomes all stakeholders from public, private sector, NGOs, CSOs interested in sustainable nitrogen management. Recording here.

The Climate Change Dialogues 2020 will allow UNFCCC Parties and other stakeholders to exchange views and information so as to advance work and keep momentum in the intergovernmental climate change process, and to showcase progress in climate action during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture workshops on topic 2(e) and 2(f) will take place on 24-25 November and 1-2 December respectively. Recording available here.

Check out the schedule of events here.

FAO at the UN Climate Change Dialogues

Faire face au changement climatique: Le rôle clé d'une gouvernance foncière responsable | 19 Nov 2020 | 14:00-145:30 (GMT)

Modérateur: Cheikh Oumar Ba - Directeur Exécutif IPAR, Sénégal

Le webinaire est organisé par le Bureau du changement climatique, de la biodiversité et de l’environnement (OCB) et l’Unité de la gouvernance foncière (PSUL) de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) sur l’Action commune de Koronivia pour l'Agriculture et le cas du Sénégal. 

Research for Agricultural Solutions to Address Climate Change Webinar Series | 19 Oct 2020 | 13:00-14:30 (CEST)

Moderator: Julia Wolf

The webinar will present and discuss approaches to cover the entire food system involving production, processing, transport and consumption under the Koronivia Joint for Agriculture (KJWA). 

The webinar objectives are to:

• Understand the food system perspective focusing on the technical aspect;
• Share the latest technical developments and research activities to address the comlex web of food systems; and
• Learn about the high-level international initiatives addressing transformation to sustainable food systems, and consider how the KJWA may contribute to realizing those transformative actions on the ground

Research for Agricultural Solutions to Address Climate Change Webinar Series | 05 Oct 2020 | 09:00-10:30 (CEST)

Moderator: Timothy Robinson, FAO-SNL (Livestock information, sector analysis, and policy branch)

The webinar will present and discuss different livestock systems and technologies for improved productivity, profitability and reduced environmental footprint within the Koronivia Joint for Agriculture (KJWA). Recording HERE. Webinar report.

The webinar objectives are to:

• Understand the different livestock systems, including their economic, social and nutritional importance, and their challenges regarding emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG);
• Share the latest technical developments and country experiences in formulating future plans through dialogue between researchers, farmers, private companies, policy makers, civil society organizations etc.; and
•  Identify areas where further research is necessary to enable farmers, especially in developing countries, to implement improved livestock systems according to the national circumstances.

CMCC-FAO webinar | 1 October 2020 | 12:00 -1:00 pm (CEST)

Facilitator: Martial Bernoux (FAO)

Co-organized by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and FAO, the webinar provides a space for Parties, observers and other stakeholders operating in the framework of the KJWA to discuss topic 2e on "Improved livestock management systems" and topic 2f on "Socioeconomic and food security dimensions of climate change in the agricultural sector." RECORDING here.

Research for Agricultural Solutions to Address Climate Change Webinar Series | 24 Jul 2020 | 1:00 -2:30 pm (CEST)

Moderator: Eduardo Mansur, Director of Land and Water Division (FAO)

This webinar is the first in a series of webinars on “Research for Agricultural Solutions to Address Climate Change”, to discuss technical issues identified during the in-session workshops of the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture decision. Recording available here. Webinar report.

The objectives of this webinar are to:

• Share the latest technical development for measuring and monitoring soil health, soil organic carbon and soil fertility;
• Recognize the market opportunities made possible by quantification and monitoring systems for soil health, soil carbon and soil fertility; and
• Identify areas where further research is necessary to enable farmers, especially in developing countries, to implement solutions for measuring and monitoring soil health, soil carbon and soil fertility in accordance to national circumstances.

FAO TWG-KJWA webinar | 14 May 2020 | 2.30 - 4.00 pm CET

Facilitator: Malia Talakai (FAO)

This webinar was organized by the Secretariat of the Thematic Working Group on Agriculture, Food Security and Land Use (TWG) and the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) community. Participants had the opportunity to discuss and identify resources, tools and techniques to mainstream gender into climate action, based on country examples and best practices. Recording.

Presentations & recordings

• Gender equality in the climate change and agriculture nexus | Szilvia Lehel, Gender, Environment and Development Consultant / FAO -
• NDC Partnership support to gender mainstreaming in climate action | Lisa Bow, Head of Knowledge Services, NDC Partnership
• Gender and climate change in the UNFCCC | Pilar Roman, Associate Professional Officer, UNFCCC Secretariat Gender team
• Integrating gender in agriculture and forestry in the context of climate change | Marlène Elias, Gender Research Coordinator, CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry

FAO TWG-KJWA webinar | 13 May 2020 | 2.30 - 4.00 pm CET

Facilitator: Maylina St. Louis (FAO)

This webinar was organized by the Secretariat of the Thematic Working Group on Agriculture, Food Security and Land Use (TWG) and the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) community. The webinar provided an opportunity for participants to discuss and identify options for financing country priorities and targets in the agriculture sectors, as reflected in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with a particular focus on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) programs and projects.

Presentations & recordings

• Welcome, Q&A and closure
• FAO and the TWG, NDCs and KJWA | Martial Bernoux, Natural Resources Officer, FAO 
• Finance within the NDC Partnership | Thibaud Voita, Head of Knowledge Products, NDC Partnership
• The International Climate Finance Architecture and the role of the Standing Committee on Finance | Ivan Zambrana, Socio-ecological Systems Researcher and Member of Standing Committee on Finance (SCF)
• GCF Financing for the Agriculture sector  | Janie Rioux, Agriculture and Food Security Senior Specialist, GCF Secretariat
• GEF Climate Finance in Agriculture, Food Security and Land Use | Pascal Martinez, Senior Environmental Specialist, GEF Secretariat

CMCC-FAO webinar | 25 February 2020 | 12:00 pm CET

Facilitator: Martial Bernoux (FAO)

This webinar was co-organized by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and FAO. The webinar provided a space for Parties, observers and other stakeholders operating in the framework of the KJWA to discuss topic 2d on "Improved nutrient use and manure management towards sustainable and resilient agricultural systems." Recording.

CMCC-FAO webinar | 01 October 2019 | 12:00 pm CEST

Facilitator: Liva Kaugure (FAO)

This webinar was co-organized by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and FAO. The webinar provided a space for Parties, observers and other stakeholders operating in the framework of the KJWA to discuss topics  2b and 2c on "Methods and approaches for assessing adaptation, adaptation co-benefits and resilience" and "Improved soil carbon, soil health and soil fertility under grassland and cropland as well as integrated systems, including water management." Recording.

CMCC-FAO webinar | 07 March 2019 | 12:00 pm CEST

Facilitator: Liva Kaugure (FAO)

This webinar was co-organized by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and FAO.  The webinar provided a space for Parties, observers and other stakeholders operating in the framework of the KJWA to discuss topic  2a on "Modalities for implementation of the outcomes of the five in-session workshops on issues related to agriculture and other future topics that may arise from this work." Recording.

CMCC-FAO webinar | 03 October 2018 | 12:00 pm CEST

Facilitator: Zitouni Ould-Dada (FAO)

This webinar was co-organized by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and FAO. Recording.