About the event
Research and innovation in food, land and water systems are crucial elements of the efforts needed to achieve global climate goals. This side-event, hosted by CGIAR with ICARDA and the African Development Bank (AfDB), will outline demand-side perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for climate adaption in these interlinked systems, and present innovative solutions at different geopolitical levels. Panelists from a wide range of backgrounds will weigh in on the solutions presented in an engaging “talk show”-format discussion.
This event aims to spark discussion on ways to enhance ambition for climate action in food, land and water systems, mobilizing leaders from business, tech and innovation, civil society and farming, and highlighting challenges and opportunities. It will highlight the essential role of research, innovation and action in food, land and water systems in helping countries achieve their commitments to the Paris Agreement and other global climate-related goals, including through CGIAR’s new portfolio.
How to watch
Saturday, November 6, 15:00–16:15 GMT
For those who are registered for COP26 (with access to the Blue Zone), the event can be viewed on the COP26 Virtual Platform. The platform offers the opportunity to engage with speakers during the Q&A segment of the event. For those not registered for COP26, the event will be livestreamed to the UNFCCC website where it will be publicly accessible – click below for more information:
Program
| Opening remarks | Claudia Sadoff Managing Director, Research Delivery and Impact CGIAR & Beth Dunford Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development AfDB |
| Climate solutions at different levels:
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Martin Fregene Director, Agriculture and Agro-Industry AfDB
Aly Abousabaa Ana Maria Loboguerrero |
| Panel discussion | Moderator: Theresa Wong, Natural Resources Officer, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Panelists:
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| Moderated Q&A with the audience | |
| Summary and closing remarks | Claudia Sadoff |