We have one planet and we need to take care of it. The changes in climate patterns are impacting our lives. We’ve seen how droughts in different parts of the world have led to famine or soaring food prices. As we prepare for international conferences such as Rio+20, the sessions offered under this theme will give you an opportunity to:

• discuss various climate change challenges and influence the messages which will be presented at different climate change  international conferences
• learn how different  parts of the world have embraced innovative recycling methods and creating new employment opportunities
• learn about environmental friendly farming methods and climate smart agriculture
• acquaint yourself with indigenous traditions to predict climate patterns

Climate-smart agriculture is “agriculture that sustainably increases productivity, resilience (adaptation), reduces/removes greenhouse gases (mitigation), and enhances achievement of national food security and development goals”. But what does this mean in practice? During this session you can share your ideas and learn how practitioners  envisage climate-smart agriculture and discuss what are crucial strategies in terms of institutional and policy options and financing and investment?

Christina Seeberg-Elverfeldt and Catherin Zanev
FAO, WFP