Global NDC conference 2023: Implementing climate change action in agriculture through an integrated water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus approach

Type of event: In-person

When: Wednesday 31 May 2023, at 14:00 CEST

Where: Berlin, Germany

Context

Countries have universally recognized the utmost importance of agriculture, land use, and food security in their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). However, the real challenge lies in the effective implementation of transformative climate action that addresses the intricate complexities of our global resource system. This is where the water–energy–food-ecosystem nexus emerges as a crucial approach for policymakers and practitioners, enabling them to tackle these challenges head-on and devise innovative solutions for the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems.

Objectives

The FAO-UNDP Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through nationally determined contributions and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) programme organized a side event at the global NDC conference. The event focused on sectoral coordination within the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus and explore the governance and policy alignment necessary for successful climate change action implementation. Participants gained insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with developing and implementing comprehensive climate policies and programmes in these sectors.

The session aimed to generate concrete recommendations that foster enhanced coordination and cooperation across sectors and levels to promote effective climate change action in agriculture through the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus.

Agenda

Time	Description	Speakers
10 mins	Welcome & setting the scene	Julia Wolf, Natural Resources Officer, FAO  Julie Teng, Climate Change Technical Specialist, UNDP
20 mins	Introduction and presentation on the major challenges and opportunities for the implementation of the water-energy-food ecosystem nexus for climate action   Icebreaker	Nikola Zug, Project Manager - Climate Change Adaptation, IKI Office at ZUG  Giulia Maria Galbiati, Climate Change and NDC Specialist, FAO  Martina Fleckenstein, Global Policy Director Food, WWF International
60 mins	Interactive & participatory exercise	FAO and UNDP for framing  Mohamed Elgammal, Deputy Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Egypt  Krittaya Chunhaviriyakul, Director of Thailand’s UNFCCC Focal Point Section, Climate Change Management and Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) | Thailand  Juliet Grace Luwedde, Global Coordinator, Youth Constituency of UNCCD | Uganda  Martina Fleckenstein, Global Policy Director Food, WWF International for facilitation support
25 mins	Plenary feedback	FAO and UNDP for framing  Mohamed Elgammal, Deputy Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Egypt  Krittaya Chunhaviriyakul, Director of Thailand’s UNFCCC Focal Point Section, Climate Change Management and Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) | Thailand  Juliet Grace Luwedde, Global Coordinator, Youth Constituency of UNCCD | Uganda
5 mins	Closing remarks	Julia Wolf, Natural Resources Officer, FAO  Julie Teng, Climate Change Technical Specialist, UNDP

 

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