FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa

Understanding Loss & Damage in the Agrifood Sectors

Virtual Event, 23/11/2023

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The fourth webinar under the FAO-AOAD-LAS webinar series “Towards climate-resilient agrifood systems in the Arab region” was held on Thursday 23 November, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (Cairo time) via Zoom. The primary objective of this webinar is to enhance the understanding of stakeholders in the NENA region regarding loss and damage in the agrifood systems of the Arab region.

Agenda

Time Topics Speakers
11:00-11:05 Welcome and opening remarks Theresa Wong, Natural Resources Officer, FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
11:05-11:15 Introduction to the Loss and Damage decision and Santiago network Makie Yoshida, Climate Change Specialist, FAO
11:15-11:25 Updates from the Transitional Committee and what to expect Sumaya Ahmed Zakieldeen, NAP Readiness Coordinator in Sudan and Member of the Transitional Committee on Loss and Damage of the UNFCCC
11:25-11:35 Major areas of loss and damage support in rural livelihoods and agrifood systems Haseeb Irfanullah, Consultant, FAO
11:35-11:55 Open discussion Moderated by Kamel Moustafa, Head of the Regional Office of the AOAD 
11:55-12:00 Closing remarks Kamel Moustafa, Head of the Regional Office of the AOAD