Climate Action 2016 Summit - Washington D.C., US 

Date and time: 6 May from 8:30 am till 10:00 am

Venue: Rhode Island Room, Mayflower Hotel, Washington D.C., U.S.

GACSA is organising a side-event to introduce the Alliance to the participants of the Climate Action 2016.  GACSA’s ambitious future is based upon supporting and inspiring action. At the event we will speak about the Alliance and  showcase through concrete examples how GACSA can contribute to food security and sustainable development in the face of climate change.

Agenda

• Overall presentation of the Global Alliance for CSA and announcement of the Annual Forum (14-17 June 2016). Presenter: Marc Sadler, Adviser - Risk&Markets, Global Lead - Climate Smart Agriculture, World Bank
• Presentation of the achievements of Knowledge Action Group (KAG): CSA Knowledge in Action. Presenter: Alain Vidal, Director of Strategic Partnerships, CGIAR Consortium
• Presentation of the achievements of Enabling Environment Action Group (EEAG): Outcomes of the country case studies: Findings & Way Forward. Presenter: Caitrin Martin, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Overview of GACSA membership profile. Presenter: Ernie Shea, Coordinator, North American CSA Alliance