1. The document discusses adaptation and mitigation strategies to reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts in communities and agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry sectors.
2. It identifies key threats from climate change facing different regions, including tropical storms, flooding, drought, and temperature increases.
3. Main areas of action promoted include improving data and knowledge, disaster risk management, sustainable land and resource management, and policies/financing for adaptation. Regional cooperation, governance, and climate-smart agriculture are emphasized.
[Mekong ARCC] Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study for Natural and Agri...Mekong ARCC
Mekong ARCC presented in Hanoi, Vietnam at the 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of the Netherlands, FAO, and The World Bank. The presentation, entitled "Climate Impacts in the Lower Mekong: Implications for the Private Sector," was given as part of the larger session on the Role of the Private Sector in Climate Smart Agriculture. Utilizing data collected for the Mekong ARCC's Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study, the presentation showed how changes in temperature and rainfall by 2030 will push the boundaries of crops climate tolerance and land suitability in the transboundary Sesan River basin for key agricultural inputs such as cassava, coffee, rice and rubber. These climate shifts will have significant impacts on the ability of natural resource and commodity dependant companies to meet production targets. The presentation broadly demonstrated that the projections the Mekong ARCC Climate Study is generating can be critical inputs for private sector strategic planning and future regional investments. Conference organizers intend to link the results from the workshop to a variety of international processes, in particular to the Rio +20 follow-up process and partnerships, the work of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), as well as the ongoing climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC.
A presentation made by Shadrak Mwakalila on 29 October 2015 during the IPCC segment at the Fifth Conference on Climate and Development in Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
IPCC AR5 Africa Chapter - Impacts and Vulnerability ipcc-media
A presentations made on 29 October 2015 by Pauline Dube during the IPCC segment at the Fifth Conference on Climate and Development in Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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Sustainable land management to mitigate and adapt to climate changeExternalEvents
This presentation was presented during the 1 Parallel session on Theme 2, Maintaining and/or increasing SOC stocks for climate change mitigation and adaptation and Land Degradation Neutrality, of the Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon that took place in Rome 21-23 March 2017. The presentation was made by Ms. Maria José Sanz Sanchez, from Basque Centre for Climate Change - Spain, in FAO Hq, Rome
[Mekong ARCC] Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study for Natural and Agri...Mekong ARCC
Mekong ARCC presented in Hanoi, Vietnam at the 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of the Netherlands, FAO, and The World Bank. The presentation, entitled "Climate Impacts in the Lower Mekong: Implications for the Private Sector," was given as part of the larger session on the Role of the Private Sector in Climate Smart Agriculture. Utilizing data collected for the Mekong ARCC's Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study, the presentation showed how changes in temperature and rainfall by 2030 will push the boundaries of crops climate tolerance and land suitability in the transboundary Sesan River basin for key agricultural inputs such as cassava, coffee, rice and rubber. These climate shifts will have significant impacts on the ability of natural resource and commodity dependant companies to meet production targets. The presentation broadly demonstrated that the projections the Mekong ARCC Climate Study is generating can be critical inputs for private sector strategic planning and future regional investments. Conference organizers intend to link the results from the workshop to a variety of international processes, in particular to the Rio +20 follow-up process and partnerships, the work of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), as well as the ongoing climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC.
A presentation made by Shadrak Mwakalila on 29 October 2015 during the IPCC segment at the Fifth Conference on Climate and Development in Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
IPCC AR5 Africa Chapter - Impacts and Vulnerability ipcc-media
A presentations made on 29 October 2015 by Pauline Dube during the IPCC segment at the Fifth Conference on Climate and Development in Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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Sustainable land management to mitigate and adapt to climate changeExternalEvents
This presentation was presented during the 1 Parallel session on Theme 2, Maintaining and/or increasing SOC stocks for climate change mitigation and adaptation and Land Degradation Neutrality, of the Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon that took place in Rome 21-23 March 2017. The presentation was made by Ms. Maria José Sanz Sanchez, from Basque Centre for Climate Change - Spain, in FAO Hq, Rome
The Mekong ARCC (Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change) group and USAID Mekong Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change gave a presentation on community climate change adaptation plan in the lower Mekong basin. This presentation gave an overview on the impacts of climate change to the basin, the community process and approach to adaptation, results from the process, and lessons learned.
IPCC Report Climate Changes - Summary of headline statementsTheFoodChallenge
IPCC Special Report on Climate Change, Desertification, Land
Degradation, Sustainable Land Management, Food Security, and
Greenhouse gas fluxes in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Mekong ARCC Climate Change and Hydrology Modeling Methods and ResultsMekong ARCC
At the Interim Results Workshop, the Modeling Team presented the climate change and hydrological modeling results for the LMB. The modeling team consists of Mr. Tarek Ketelsen, Mr. Jorma Koponen, Mr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Mr. Simon Tilleard, Mr. Mai Ky Vinh, and Mr. To Quang Toan.
Climate change is a major threat to sustainable food security. Temperatures are rising, precipitation patterns are changing, and extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. As a result, producing enough to feed a growing population is becoming more challenging. Everyone in the agriculture sector must adapt—and quickly. Delays now will raise the costs in the future.
Managing coral reefs in the face of climate change: Is there any point (IWC5...Iwl Pcu
Paul Marshall, Director – Climate Change
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop marine ecosystems, Global Change and Marine Resources).
Climate change impacts on soil health and their mitigation and adaptation str...Rajendra meena
The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is bringing about major changes to the global environment resulting in global warming, depletion of ozone concentration in the stratosphere, changes in atmospheric moisture and precipitation and enhanced atmospheric deposition. These changes impact several soil processes, which are influence soil health. Soil health refers to the capacity of soil to perform agronomic and environmental functions. A number of physical, chemical and biological characteristics have been proposed as indicators of soil health. Generally, biological processes in soil such as decomposition and storage of organic matter, C and N cycling, microbial and metabolic quotients are likely to be influenced greatly by climate change and have thus high relevance to assess climate change impacts (Allen et al., 2011). Soil organic matter (SOM) exerts a major influence on several soil health indicators and is thus considered a key indicator of soil health. An optimal level of SOM is essential for maintaining soil health and alleviating rising atmospheric CO2 concentration. Elevated CO2 has increased C decay rates generally but in some cases elevated CO2 increases soil C storage (Jastrow et al., 2016). Enhancing the soil organic carbon pool also improves agro-ecosystem resilience, eco-efficiency, and adaptation to climate change. Healthy soils provide the largest store of terrestrial carbon, when managed sustainably; soils can play an important role in climate change mitigation by storing carbon (carbon sequestration) and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere (Paustian et al., 2016).
Wright et al., (2005) reported that no tillage increase soil organic carbon (SOC) and nitrogen (SON) 11 and 21% in corn and 22 and 12 % in cotton than conventional tillage. Agroforestry system at farmers’ field enhance soil biological activity and amongst trees, P. cineraria based system brought maximum and significant improvement in soil biological activity (Yadav et al ., 2011).
Sustainable land management for improved livelihoods and environmental sustai...World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
A healthy viable multifunctional landscape has the capability of supporting sustainable agricultural productivity, providing agroforestry and forest products (timber, fuel wood, fruits, medicine, fertilizer, gum etc.) for the sustenance of mankind while providing other environmental services. However these products are increasingly becoming unavailable due to declining soil fertility, climatic extremes, and high costs of inputs. Identifying low-cost, sustainable ways to attain food security and sustainable environment for millions of smallholder farmers in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) remains a major developmental challenge.
A presentation on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, with particular relevance to Africa and Trans-frontier Conservation Areas within Southern Africa
A presentation about Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Southern Africa. Presented during the SADC Climate Change Course for Trans-frontier Conservation Areas in 2014.
Presentation delivered by Dr. Graham Farquhar (The Australian National University, Australia) at Borlaug Summit on Wheat for Food Security. March 25 - 28, 2014, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
http://www.borlaug100.org
Исследование "Отдых в Крыму"
Ожидания от отдыха оправдались у 86% туристов, отдохнувших в Республике Крым летом 2015 года
17.11.2015
Ожидания от отдыха оправдались у 86% туристов, отдохнувших в Республике Крым летом 2015 года. Об этом сообщил на пресс-конференции в Симферополе министр курортов и туризма Республики Крым Сергей Стрельбицкий.
The Mekong ARCC (Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change) group and USAID Mekong Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change gave a presentation on community climate change adaptation plan in the lower Mekong basin. This presentation gave an overview on the impacts of climate change to the basin, the community process and approach to adaptation, results from the process, and lessons learned.
IPCC Report Climate Changes - Summary of headline statementsTheFoodChallenge
IPCC Special Report on Climate Change, Desertification, Land
Degradation, Sustainable Land Management, Food Security, and
Greenhouse gas fluxes in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Mekong ARCC Climate Change and Hydrology Modeling Methods and ResultsMekong ARCC
At the Interim Results Workshop, the Modeling Team presented the climate change and hydrological modeling results for the LMB. The modeling team consists of Mr. Tarek Ketelsen, Mr. Jorma Koponen, Mr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Mr. Simon Tilleard, Mr. Mai Ky Vinh, and Mr. To Quang Toan.
Climate change is a major threat to sustainable food security. Temperatures are rising, precipitation patterns are changing, and extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. As a result, producing enough to feed a growing population is becoming more challenging. Everyone in the agriculture sector must adapt—and quickly. Delays now will raise the costs in the future.
Managing coral reefs in the face of climate change: Is there any point (IWC5...Iwl Pcu
Paul Marshall, Director – Climate Change
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop marine ecosystems, Global Change and Marine Resources).
Climate change impacts on soil health and their mitigation and adaptation str...Rajendra meena
The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is bringing about major changes to the global environment resulting in global warming, depletion of ozone concentration in the stratosphere, changes in atmospheric moisture and precipitation and enhanced atmospheric deposition. These changes impact several soil processes, which are influence soil health. Soil health refers to the capacity of soil to perform agronomic and environmental functions. A number of physical, chemical and biological characteristics have been proposed as indicators of soil health. Generally, biological processes in soil such as decomposition and storage of organic matter, C and N cycling, microbial and metabolic quotients are likely to be influenced greatly by climate change and have thus high relevance to assess climate change impacts (Allen et al., 2011). Soil organic matter (SOM) exerts a major influence on several soil health indicators and is thus considered a key indicator of soil health. An optimal level of SOM is essential for maintaining soil health and alleviating rising atmospheric CO2 concentration. Elevated CO2 has increased C decay rates generally but in some cases elevated CO2 increases soil C storage (Jastrow et al., 2016). Enhancing the soil organic carbon pool also improves agro-ecosystem resilience, eco-efficiency, and adaptation to climate change. Healthy soils provide the largest store of terrestrial carbon, when managed sustainably; soils can play an important role in climate change mitigation by storing carbon (carbon sequestration) and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere (Paustian et al., 2016).
Wright et al., (2005) reported that no tillage increase soil organic carbon (SOC) and nitrogen (SON) 11 and 21% in corn and 22 and 12 % in cotton than conventional tillage. Agroforestry system at farmers’ field enhance soil biological activity and amongst trees, P. cineraria based system brought maximum and significant improvement in soil biological activity (Yadav et al ., 2011).
Sustainable land management for improved livelihoods and environmental sustai...World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
A healthy viable multifunctional landscape has the capability of supporting sustainable agricultural productivity, providing agroforestry and forest products (timber, fuel wood, fruits, medicine, fertilizer, gum etc.) for the sustenance of mankind while providing other environmental services. However these products are increasingly becoming unavailable due to declining soil fertility, climatic extremes, and high costs of inputs. Identifying low-cost, sustainable ways to attain food security and sustainable environment for millions of smallholder farmers in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) remains a major developmental challenge.
A presentation on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, with particular relevance to Africa and Trans-frontier Conservation Areas within Southern Africa
A presentation about Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Southern Africa. Presented during the SADC Climate Change Course for Trans-frontier Conservation Areas in 2014.
Presentation delivered by Dr. Graham Farquhar (The Australian National University, Australia) at Borlaug Summit on Wheat for Food Security. March 25 - 28, 2014, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
http://www.borlaug100.org
Исследование "Отдых в Крыму"
Ожидания от отдыха оправдались у 86% туристов, отдохнувших в Республике Крым летом 2015 года
17.11.2015
Ожидания от отдыха оправдались у 86% туристов, отдохнувших в Республике Крым летом 2015 года. Об этом сообщил на пресс-конференции в Симферополе министр курортов и туризма Республики Крым Сергей Стрельбицкий.
El Gobierno Nacional dice que alcanzó un acuerdo con los fabricantes nacionales. El Programa de Cocción Eficiente cerró el 2015 con la venta de280 000 cocinas de inducción, de las cuales el 91% son modelos de fabricación nacional.
This Thematic Paper is part of a Toolkit for Project Design (Livestock Thematic Papers: Tools for Project Design) which reflects IFAD’s commitment to developing a sustainable livestock sector in which poor farmers and herders might have higher incomes, and better access to assets, services, technologies and markets.
The paper indents to be a practical tool for development practitioners, project designers and policymakers to define appropriate livestock development interventions. It also provides recommendations on critical issues for rural development and also possible responses and actions to encourage the socio-economic empowerment of poor livestock keepers.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
Presentation at the policy roundtable in Kenya, February 2012.
http://www.future-agricultures.org/climate-change/7664-policy-dialogue-climate-chaos-policy-dilemma-in-kenya
Climate smart agriculture prioritization and policy makingILRI
Full set of training slides for Green Innovation Center Adaptation Academy climate change and foresight training co-organized by AICCRA Themes 1 and 2 presented by Ivy Kinyua, Dorcas Jalongo Anyango and Stephanie Jacquet, AICCRA team
Presentación de la investigación de Juliana Rochet, de la Universidad de Brasilia. La charla fue realizada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de Javier G. Hernández Munguía y Oscar E. Escoto Díaz, de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua-León. La charla fue realizada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de Juan Fernando Sánchez Jaramillo y Margarita Cárdenas, de la Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de Juan Fernando Rivera Gómez, Universidad de Antioquía, Colombia. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de Laura Elisa Pérez Gómez, de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de la Universidad de Nariño, de Costa Rica. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de la Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, de México. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de la Fundación Universitaria Tecnológico de COMFENALCO Cartagena, de Colombia. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de la Universidad de Medellín, de Colombia. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Argentina, de Argentina. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación original en Prezi, disponible en: https://prezi.com/uhtcakz4xqtd/el-orden-juridico/
Presentación de la investigación de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, de Bolivia. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, de Argentina. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación de la investigación de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. La charla fue efectuada en el IV Encuentro del Observatorio del Derecho a la Alimentación, efectuado el 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2014.
Presentación realizada en el V Foro del Frente Parlamentario contra el Hambre de América Latina y el Caribe, evento que se llevó a cabo en República Dominicana el 5 y 6 de noviembre. http://www.fao.org/alc/es/sites/fph/agenda/v-foro-del-frente-parlamentario-contra-el-hambre/
Presentación realizada en el V Foro del Frente Parlamentario contra el Hambre de América Latina y el Caribe, evento que se llevó a cabo en República Dominicana el 5 y 6 de noviembre. http://www.fao.org/alc/es/sites/fph/agenda/v-foro-del-frente-parlamentario-contra-el-hambre/
Presentación realizada en el V Foro del Frente Parlamentario contra el Hambre de América Latina y el Caribe, evento que se llevó a cabo en República Dominicana el 5 y 6 de noviembre. http://www.fao.org/alc/es/sites/fph/agenda/v-foro-del-frente-parlamentario-contra-el-hambre/
Presentación realizada en el V Foro del Frente Parlamentario contra el Hambre de América Latina y el Caribe, evento que se llevó a cabo en República Dominicana el 5 y 6 de noviembre. http://www.fao.org/alc/es/sites/fph/agenda/v-foro-del-frente-parlamentario-contra-el-hambre/
Presentación realizada en el V Foro del Frente Parlamentario contra el Hambre de América Latina y el Caribe, evento que se llevó a cabo en República Dominicana el 5 y 6 de noviembre. http://www.fao.org/alc/es/sites/fph/agenda/v-foro-del-frente-parlamentario-contra-el-hambre/
Discurso realizado en el V Foro del Frente Parlamentario contra el Hambre de América Latina y el Caribe, evento que se llevó a cabo en República Dominicana el 5 y 6 de noviembre. http://www.fao.org/alc/es/sites/fph/agenda/v-foro-del-frente-parlamentario-contra-el-hambre/
Discurso realizado en el V Foro del Frente Parlamentario contra el Hambre de América Latina y el Caribe, evento que se llevó a cabo en República Dominicana el 5 y 6 de noviembre. http://www.fao.org/alc/es/sites/fph/agenda/v-foro-del-frente-parlamentario-contra-el-hambre/
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Discurso de Abel Martínez, Presidente de la Cámara de Diputados de República ...
Larc 12-3 van wambeke
1. LARC 12/03
ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION TO CLIMATE
CHANGE TO REDUCE THE VULNERABILITY OF
COMMUNITIES AND THE AGRICULTURE
LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY SECTORS
2. VULNERABILITY
“The degree to which a system or society is susceptible to, and
unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including
climate variability and extremes”.
MITIGATION
Interventions reducing the sources or
enhancing the sinks of greenhouse
, gases.
ADAPTATION
Adjustments to current or expected
climate change variability and
changing average climate conditions.
Source: FAO,2011
3. Threats and impacts in the Subregion: Vulnerability Assessment
CARIBBEAN: TROPICAL STORMS AND HURRICANES
-Rising sea levels;
-Coastal erosion;
-Limited land resources;
-Hydrology and scarce Water Resources;
-Decrease in fishery resources.
CENTRAL AMERICA: FEQUENCY OF
EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS
-Excessive rains in the Caribbean coast and
drought in the Pacific coast;
-High vulnerability to extreme weather
events (high proportion of subsistence
farming on hillsides).
ANDEAN REGION: THE EL NIÑO
PHENOMENON SOUTHERN CONE: DROUGHT
-Drought; -Increment of average temperature ;
-Biodiversity loss; -Longer period of crop growth (due to higher
-Frost; temperatures);
-Glacier retreat affecting future water -Extensive natural ecosystems and the impact
supply. of climate variability on natural resources.
5. Global level
Food Security and Global Warming
DOUBLE CHALLENGE
Increase production to Addressing the impacts of climate
meet food demand of a growing change
population (9.1 billion in 2050)
MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE
CHANGE
6. Main areas of action for adaptation promoted by FAO
Key topics for Adaptation to Climate Change
Data and Knowledge on Disaster Risk
impacts, vulnerabilities and Management
adaptation assessment
Institution, Policies and Technologies, pract
Financing to stengthen ices and processes
the capacity of adaptation for adaptation
Sustainable and
Climate-Smart
Management of
land, water and
biodiversity
7. POLICY AGENDAS OF REGIONAL ORGANISMS
Central American Agriculture Council (CAC);
Southern Agriculture Council (CAS);
Climate Change Working Group in the policies network in CAS (REDPA);
The Andean Community and its Andean Strategy for Climate Change (EACC), with
includes specific actions for agriculture;
Latin American and Caribbean Initiative for Sustainable Development (ILAC);
The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor;
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC);
The Latin American Carbon Programme (PLAC).
9. 1. REGIONAL COOPERATION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE
Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing on Climate Change among the LAC
countries
• Promote regional meetings to define common
positions on Food Production and Climate Change.
• Develop a Knowledge Sharing Platform for the
agricultural, livestock, fisheries and forestry sectors.
• Seize the opportunity of the United Nations
Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio + 20,
20-22 June 2012).
10. 2. GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Improve capacities to develop policy options and technical solutions
• Encourage capacity building to
develop frameworks and sectoral plans on climate
change mitigation and adaptation;
• Support the economic and social
assessment of the impacts of climate variability and
climate change on agriculture, livestock, fisheries
and forestry;
• Implement a Financing Platform which includes a
wide range of options, beyond the purely climate
change financing;
• Design Research and Innovation Programmes
on climate change adaptation
for agriculture, forestry, livestock and fisheries.
11. 3. PROMOTE CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE
Agriculture that sustainably increases productivity, resilience (adaptation), reduces/removes
GHGs (mitigation), and enhances achievement of national food security and development goals.
Rescue and implement field practices for the sustainable
intensification while being climate-smart
• Promote sustainable practices for the use and
management of natural resources and reduce climate risk.
Examples:
Alternative sources of water for irrigation (reuse
and harvesting)
Agroforestry systems.
• Ensure greater energy efficiency and reduce
emissions of GHG in the agricultural sectors.
12. IN SHORT, IN THE REGION, WE SHOULD…
Promote regional
cooperation to Strengthen
address Climate governance and
Change institutional
Agriculture as a whole capacities to meet
must undertake a significant the challenges of
transformation to meet the Climate Change
challenges of Food Security
demands and Climate Change
impacts.
Promote Climate Smart
Agriculture