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How Can We Tackle the Food and Climate Crises Together? Food Systems Transformation for a Sustainable Future
jschoshinski
Mon, 11/11/2024 – 20:53
This session will explore how transforming food systems can address the dual crises of climate change and food insecurity. Panelists will highlight innovative strategies, including nature-based solutions and climate-smart agriculture, as well as finance mechanisms that promote emissions reduction while maintaining sufficient and nutritious food production. We will provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to advance sustainable development goals while addressing climate and food crises.
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This session will explore how transforming food systems can address the dual crises of climate change and food insecurity.
Event Date
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:00 am
– 12:00 pm +04
(7:00 – 8:00 am UTC)
Event Location
Pavilion F9, Baku Olympic Stadium
Sponsored by
CGIAR
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Event Format
Virtual
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Event Type
Conference
Topic
Agriculture
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Climate Finance
Food Security
Nature-based Solutions
Strategic Objective
Adaptation
Mitigation
Sectors
Agriculture and Food Systems
Region
Global
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2024-11-19 08:00:00
How Can We Tackle the Food and Climate Crises Together? Food Systems Transformation for a Sustainable Future
This session will explore how transforming food systems can address the dual crises of climate change and food insecurity. Panelists will highlight innovative strategies, including nature-based solutions and climate-smart agriculture, as well as finance mechanisms that promote emissions reduction while maintaining sufficient and nutritious food production. We will provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to advance sustainable development goals while addressing climate and food crises.
Pavilion F9, Baku Olympic Stadium
Global Climate Change
team@climatelinks.org
UTC
public
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