The SCALA programme, under its Private Sector Engagement Facility, conducted a study on the sorghum, maize, and sesame value chains in Hirshabelle, Southwest, and Somaliland. Over 35 stakeholders were engaged to explore market potential and climate-related investment opportunities. Read more...

 

Engaging a diverse array of stakeholders is essential for transformational climate adaptation, as emphasized during a NAP Expo session organized by FAO, UNDP and other partners in Dhaka. The event showcased how countries like Haiti, Nepal, and Côte d'Ivoire are addressing unique challenges and opportunities in multistakeholder engagement to advance their National Adaptation Plans. Read more...

Under the SCALA programme  a round table discussion with the livestock and dairy sectors was held in Egypt, bringing together milk producers, agrifood companies, associations, financiers and other leading private sector stakeholders to discuss collaboration and opportunities for climate action. Read more...

Read how the Climate Action Review (CAR) Tool, developed by FAO and UNDP, is helping Mongolia and Uganda increase resilience in agrifood value chains...

Read how SCALA is driving transformative change for women in agriculture by strengthening gender-responsive climate action from local practices to national frameworks. Discover SCALA's initiatives, such as harnessing traditional practices in Colombia, supporting district-level adaptation in Uganda, and embedding gender in Cambodia’s national climate plan, are paving the way for a more inclusive and resilient future in agrifood systems...

Discover how the SCALA programme is strengthening community organizations in Colombia's Sumapaz and Chingaza moors. By enhancing local and organizational capacities in peasant family farming, SCALA aims to improve climate knowledge management and promote self-managed climate adaptation. Read more…

The SCALA programme has been equipping provincial Mongolian officials with essential knowledge and resources to help pave the way for concrete climate action on the ground, while helping Mongolia reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen its resilience to climate change impacts, advancing towards meeting its Paris Agreement commitments. Read more...

How does the private sector contribute to advancing climate-resilient food systems? Read about FAO and UNDP's approach and collaborative initiatives through the SCALA programme aimed at fostering a sustainable future through private sector engagement...

At COP28, the FAO-UNDP SCALA's side event on December 10 showcased the pivotal role of private financing and partnerships in fortifying agrifood systems against climate change. Read more for insights from the event...

What has Colombia done to increase climate action? Learn about Colombia’s climate change commitments, its long-term collaborations for climate action in the agricultural sectors, and how the SCALA programme is building collaborative pathways for transformative climate action. Read more...