Date and time: 26 May 2021, 19:15-20:45 CET
Event recording: Please watch the recording here
A side event at the 1st session of the LDC5 Preparatory Committee
Introduction
Food, water and ecosystems are consistently ranked as the topmost systems vulnerable to climate risks by governments through their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and National Communications. These areas also occupy a greater share of adaptation support under the Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility. A nexus between these systems in adapting to climate change is imperative. The side event will focus on the nexus between food, water and natural ecosystems to scale up climate change adaptation in the LDCs. It will highlight emerging best practice solutions including active monitoring of crop production using remote sensing, and methods and tools for effectively addressing the interlinkages and complexities in nexus approaches.
Objective
The side event will discuss specific gaps and needs in climate risk management at the regional level, with a focus on food, water and ecosystems, and identify priority needs that should be addressed in the next 10 years to ensure LDCs can make steady and significant progress in addressing the adverse effects of climate change amidst other challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agenda
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Agenda item |
Speakers |
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13:15–13:20
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Introduction and welcome - Moderator
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Mr. Luc Gnacadja
Past Executive Secretary of the UNCCD and Past Minister of Environment and Urban Development
Benin
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13:20–13:25
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Introductory remarks
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Mr. Aniket Ghai
Senior Economic Affairs Officer
UN-OHRLLS
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13:25–13:35
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Introductory talk on progress in adaptation in LDCs and priority gaps and needs
UNFCCC Presentation
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Mr. Paul Desanker
Manager, Response Subdivision/Adaptation
UNFCCC
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13:35–13:45
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Impacts of COVID-19 and climate change on biodiversity in Madagascar
Statement by Madagascar
Priorities for adaptation in Sao Tome and Principe
Presentation by Sao Tome and Principe
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H.E. Ms. Baomiavotse Vahinala Raharinirina, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar
Mr. Victor Sacramento, Director of Sanitation and Conservation of Quality and Environment,
Sao Tome and Principe
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13:45–14:05
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Keynote presentation: Active monitoring and responsive management of food production systems - applying space technologies in crop monitoring
Keynote presentation
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Prof. Catherine Nakalembe, 2020 Africa Food Prize winner, GEOGLAM / NASA / Univ of Maryland
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14:05–14:15
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Addressing water issues in the LDCs
Presentation
GWP presentation
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Mr. Alex Simalabwi
Executive Secretary/ Head-Africa Coordination
Global Water Partnership
South Africa
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14:15–14:45
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Moderated discussion
Closing remarks
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Moderator
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Contact:
Mr. Paul V. Desanker
E-mail: pdesanker@unfccc.int
