Day 1: Tuesday 10 October 2017

SESSION 1: PROGRESS SINCE PARIS – PERSPECTIVES FOR AGRICULTURE

08:30-09:00

Registration

09:00-09:15

Opening remarks

Partners

09:15-09:30

Welcome, Background to the meeting and Objectives

FAO

09:30-10:40

Briefing Session: Significance of the Paris Agreement (PA) under Current Context

 Description:

During this session, a panel of experts will discuss the following topics:

• The UNFCCC: The agriculture and land-use sectors in the Negotiation process and in the Global Climate Action agenda
• The PA: Key elements, implementation process, and progress to date
• The NDCs of Asian countries: The place of agriculture and adaptation/mitigation/CSA related actions
• Climate Change and Land Use and Implications of the Paris Agreement
• Developing/adapting national strategies, plans and programmes to support sector-level implementation of NDC targets for agriculture and land-use sectors (incl. NAPs, NAMAs, Agricultural Development Programs, etc.)
• Mobilizing the Financial Mechanism of the PA and its operating entities (GCF, GEF, LDCF, SCCF, AF) to complement public funding and leverage private sector investments.
• Preparing for the UNFCCC Facilitative Dialogue 2018 (FD 2018)

This will be followed by a Q&A and discussion session.

Presentation(s):

FAO MAGHG and NAP-AG

FAO

10:40-11:10

Group Photo + Coffee Break

11:10-12:30

Interactive Session: Progress since Paris in Addressing NDC Priorities for Agriculture and Land-use

 Description:

Country representatives will report on strategies, plans and programmes developed to support sector-level implementation of NDC priorities for agriculture and land-use sectors.  Facilitators will provide support and help guide the presentations and discussion session that will follow.

FAO

12:30-13:30

Lunch

SESSION 2: ROLE OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE (CSA) IN ACHIEVING THE  NDCS

13:30 – 14:15

Overview: Agriculture in the NDCs and the Role of CSA (presentations)

Description:

The session will encompass a series of brief presentations and examples following the theme immediately after covering the following topic:

1. Overview of agriculture in the NDCs and the role of CSA (FAO, 10 min)
2. Relevance of CSA in reducing climate change vulnerabilities, and multi-stakeholder knowledge platform in promoting and disseminating CSA (ASEAN-CRN, 10 min)
3. Tailoring CSA interventions to national and local contexts: The CSA country profiles in South and Southeast Asia (CIAT, 10 min) 

Followed by moderated Q&A between participants and speakers (15 min)

GACSA and ASEAN-CRN

Moderator:

Beau Damen (FAO)

(to be confirmed)

14:15 – 15:15

Country Perspective: Panel discussion on scaling up CSA (question-based panel discussion)

Panelists answering a first set of questions:

1. Government of Viet Nam (MARD, 5 min), on enabling environment for scaling up CSA
2. CSA Youth Network (CSAYN, 5 min) on Youth in CSA & Youth for CSA
3. Rice Action Watch Network (RWAN, 5 min) on scaling-up of successful grassroots models to national scale
4. Indonesian Agricultural Environment Research Institute (IAERI, 5 min) on knowledge and investment gaps for scaling up CSA

Followed by moderated Q&A between participants and panelists (40 min)

GACSA and ASEAN-CRN

Moderator:

Representative from New Zealand

(to be confirmed)

15:15–15:45

Coffee Break

15:45-16:30

Partners Perspective: Panel discussion on partners’ support for scaling up (question-based panel discussion)

Panelists reacting on one question / issue raised during the previous country perspective panel:

1. APEC Climate Change Center (APCC, 5 min)
2. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI, 5 min)
3. World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD, 5 min)
4. USAID-CEADIR (5 min, to be confirmed)
5. GACSA (5 min)

 Followed by moderated Q&A between participants and panelists (20 min)

GACSA and ASEAN-CRN

Moderator:

Imelda Bacudo

(ASEAN-CRN)

16:30–17:30

Working Groups: Identifying key elements pertaining to scaling up CSA (actions/partnerships/roadmap), to be considered in the Country-specific pre-2020 Roadmap for addressing the NDC priorities for agriculture and land-use sectors

Introduction:

- NDC implementation roadmaps ahead of the 2018 Facilitative Dialogue (Lead Facilitator)

Description:

-Based on the previous sessions, facilitators will guide country groups to identify key elements of a Country-specific pre-2020 Roadmap to scale up CSA (incl. actions and associated partnerships), in the lead up to the FD 2018 and in advance of the Paris Agreement commitment period in 2020.

Output:

preliminary Country-specific roadmap to scale up CSA (incl. actions and associated partnerships), to be part of the Country-specific pre-2020 Roadmap for sector-level engagement in addressing the NDC priorities for agriculture and land-use sectors (main output of this workshop).

FAO

17:30-17:45

Wrap-up - Summary of the Day 1 and Evaluation

Description:

A short summary and other announcements followed by Day 1 evaluation by participants.

FAO

Day 2: 11 October 2017, Wednesday 

SESSION 3: CLIMATE ACTION IN AGRICULTURE THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF FORESIGHT MODELLING AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS 

08:30-09:30

Briefing Session : Climate Change and Land Use and Implications of the Paris Agreement: Setting the Scene with Foresight Modelling

Description:

During this session, experts in foresight modelling will inform participants about the current scientific knowledge available for understanding the impacts of climate change on agriculture and land use sector. The important topics to be covered will include:

• Current and projected impacts at both global and regional levels with and without the NDC targets
• Consequences of socio-economic development
• Adaptation and mitigation potentials of current actions
• Areas of uncertainties and gaps in knowledge
• Implications of achieving the Paris Agreement in terms of emissions reduction globally, regionally, nationally and per sector

This will be followed by a Q&A and discussion session.

 Presentation(s):

CIAT, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), University of Utrecht/CCAFS and Ag MIP

CIAT/IIASA (TBC)

09:30–10:30

Knowledge Session: Foresight Modelling and Participatory Scenario Analysis

Description:

During this session experts will provide further in-depth background on various approaches to foresight modelling and methodologies for scenario building, including on participatory scenario analysis and back casting.

Presentations:

CIAT, IIASA

CIAT/IIASA

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-12:30

Interactive session: Existing National Scenarios: What is the Plausible Future?

Description:

In groups participants will be guided through an exercise to review and discuss plausible climate change and socio-economic scenarios at regional and national levels based on a review of available scientific literature provided by global and regional experts.

 Presentations:

CIAT/IIASA (TBC)/PIK(TBC)

CIAT/IIASA (TBC)/PIK (TBC)

12:30–13:30

Lunch

13:30–15:30

Interactive Session: Developing a Normative Vision for the Future of Agriculture

Description:

Using participatory scenario analysis, participants will be guided through a series of exercises to review their country’s long-term vision for the agriculture sector and associated policy priorities in the NDCs and relevant national development plans and strategies. Existing and potential milestones for adaptation and mitigation priorities will be discussed using back casting methods. As part of the exercise potential trade-offs will also be discussed.

CIAT

15:30–16:00

Coffee Break

16:00–17:00

Interactive session: Developing a pre-2020 Roadmap to prepare for implementation of NDC priorities in the agriculture and land use sectors

Description:

Participants will be asked to revisit the key elements of their pre- 2020 Roadmap. Drawing upon the discussions on CSA, foresight modelling and participatory scenario analysis, participants will discuss long-term objectives and identify needs for technical, financial, or other assistance associated with the pre-2020 Roadmap to prepare for implementation of NDC priorities in the agriculture and land use sectors.

FAO in collaboration with USAID-funded CEADIR Activity

17:00–17:30

Wrap up

Description:

A short summary of day 2 activities and discussions followed by day 2 evaluation by the participants.

CIAT/FAO

Day 3: 12 October 2017, Wednesday

SESSION 4:  ACCELERATING INVESTMENT 

09:00–09:45

Briefing Session : Key Challenges and Priority Actions for Accelerating Private Sector Investment in CSA in Southeast Asia

Description:

During this session, presenters will summarize the highlights from a regional workshop held in Bangkok in March 2017, including key challenges, recommendations, and priority actions to accelerate private sector investment and finance, showcasing perspectives of public and private sector stakeholders.

Findings will also be presented from a new study that developed country-specific recommendations for enhanced public-private sector engagement to increase CSA investment in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam, aligned with country NDC targets.

USAID-funded CEADIR Activity

09:45–10:45

Panel Discussion : Channeling Private Sector Investment Opportunities into CSA

Description:

A panel moderator will provide a brief introduction, including highlighting opportunities for bankable business models for climate-smart agriculture and forestry production, which if financed at scale, have the potential to significantly contribute to GHG emission reductions and to help countries achieve NDC targets. Representatives of leading private sector financial institutions and companies will then share insights on opportunities for greater public-private sector coordination to help accelerate investment for climate-smart commodity production aligned with country NDC targets.

USAID-funded CEADIR Activity in collaboration with WBCSD

10:45–11:15

Coffee Break

11:15–12:15

Panel Discussion: Public Sector Sources of Funding and Investment for Inclusive Growth in the Agriculture Sector

Description:

This panel discussion will focus on key sources of national and international public sector funding and finance for agricultural development and action to address climate change risks. Panelists will include representatives of public sector financial institutions and international finance organizations to share their perspectives on current opportunities and future needs for upscaling CSA activities and for achieving NDC targets related to agriculture, forestry and land use.

USAID-funded CEADIR Activity in collaboration with FAO

12:15–13:15

Lunch

13:15-14:30

Interactive Session : Developing a Private Sector NDC Engagement Strategy

Description:

Based on priority commodities and CSA actions identified in the pre-2020 Roadmaps, participants will continue working in country-specific facilitated groups to identify needs and opportunities for public-private sector coordination to accelerate investment and finance for CSA, aligned with NDC priorities and targets. Interactive exercises will support groups in developing country-specific strategies for private sector engagement, including recommended priority actions by key government entities and next steps for implementation.

Representatives of each group will then provide rapid report-outs to the entire group, facilitated by the moderator with time for questions and discussion.

USAID-funded CEADIR Activity in collaboration with WBCSD

14:30–15:00

Coffee Break

15:00–16:30

Interactive Session: Roadmap to Reality - Catalyzing action and investment through Collaboration and Partnership

Description:

Countries will present their pre-2020 Roadmaps and private sector engagement strategies and identify concrete next steps that can be taken to turn their roadmaps into reality. Participants will be asked to suggest collaborations and partnerships that will support countries with their ongoing preparations for FD 2018 and the Paris Agreement commitment period.

FAO and USAID-funded CEADIR Activity

SESSION 5: THE WAY FORWARD 

16:30-17:00

Workshop Evaluation

FAO

17:00-17:30

Wrap up and closing of the workshop

• Overview of the key messages from the workshop
• Next steps for increasing investments in CSA through engaging the private sectors

FAO