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Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) 

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Integrating Gender Equality into the Nationally Determined Contribution of Mongolia
05/2024

This SCALA report from Mongolia follows a workshop addressing gender equality and social inclusion in NDC/NAP, aiming to raise awareness of gender aspects in agriculture. Participants explored the often separate topics of gender and climate change, learning about their correlation. Read more about the workshop results...

CAR Tool, FAO, UNDP
Climate Action Review Tool: Assessing the transformative potential of adaptation actions in the agriculture and land-use sectors
04/2024

The Climate Action Review (CAR) Tool supports adaptation practitioners' transition from the planning to the implementation stages to accelerate transformative climate action in the agriculture and land-use sectors.

Analysis of the Situation of Women Livestock Farmers in Costa Rica
04/2024

This report delves into the critical role of women in Costa Rica's livestock sector, highlighting the barriers they face. Conducted by FAO and UNDP through the SCALA Programme, the study focuses on identifying gender gaps that hinder women's full participation. It incorporates insights from 123 women across six regions, offering a comprehensive view of their challenges. The findings aim to inform future policies and strategies that promote gender equality.

Sorghum, Maize, and Sesame Value Chains in Somalia
03/2024

This report from the SCALA Private Sector Facility offers an in-depth analysis of sorghum, maize, and sesame value chains in Somalia. It identifies key adaptation challenges, barriers, and investment potential, crucial for Somalia's NAP process and private sector involvement in climate adaptation and development.

SCALA Programme Highlights Report 2022
12/2023

The SCALA Programme Highlights Report 2022 outlines progress and support in climate action for agriculture and land use. Key highlights include enhancing evidence for transformative climate action, building multi-stakeholder collaboration capacities, and improving Measurement, Reporting, and Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks. The report also emphasizes private sector engagement, gender inclusion, and contributions to global dialogues on agriculture and land use.

Enhancing the bioinputs and organic vegetables value chains in São Tomé and Príncipe
11/2023

This report, supported by the SCALA programme, explores opportunities to develop organic vegetable markets and bioinputs, aiming to transition the country towards 100 percent organic farming. By analyzing the commercial viability of these markets, and involving over 130 stakeholders through interviews and workshops, the report provides strategic insights to guide sustainable agricultural diversification and decision-making.

Participatory Mapping of Stakeholders and Barriers to Agroecological Transformation in Millet, Peanut, and Vegetable Farming
10/2023

This report, produced under the FAO UNDP SCALA programme, updates the participatory mapping of public sector stakeholders in the millet/peanut and vegetable farming systems. It complements a prior report on the private sector and aims to identify key challenges and barriers faced by stakeholders. The objective is to create a favorable environment for agroecological transformation in these farming systems, enhancing sustainability and resilience.

Colombia SCALA inception report
08/2023

This Inception Report outlines preparatory steps for SCALA implementation in Colombia. This phase was complemented by key consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, as well as other key territorial and research actors of SCALA. Furthermore, the report presents the country's work plan, rationale, and objectives to promote the acceleration of climate action in the agricultural sector.

Transparency in adaptation in the agriculture sectors
08/2023

This publication serves as a guide for countries in exploring how reporting for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators under FAO custodianship serves the scope of compiling information for the biennial transparency reports (BRT) under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).

Cambodia SCALA Inception report
07/2023

This Inception Report provides an overview of the preparatory steps for the implementation of the SCALA programme carried out during the inception phase in Cambodia. The inception phase was complemented by key consultation and validation meetings with the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Environment as well as a wider set of national stakeholders. Furthermore, the report presents the work plan for the remainder of the implementation period.