CGIAR Climate Impact Platform

From October 29-31, CGIAR FOCUS #ClimateSecurity, in partnership with African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment - Zambia, is convening a training workshop in Lusaka, Zambia to integrate climate, peace, and security into Zambia’s Green Growth Strategy. As climate challenges intensify, so do the stakes for food security, social cohesion, and community resilience in the country. This workshop will equip government officials to navigate climate-related social vulnerabilities, explore conflict-sensitive frameworks, and foster collaboration across ministries.

What are the key considerations for equitable, realistic adaptation indicators for Least Developed Countries? At the recent CGIAR Climate Impact Platform webinar on Tracking Global #Adaptation: Indicators and #LDC Priorities at #COP29, Dr. Luckson Zvobgo from the African Climate & Development Initiative highlighted that tracking local adaptation progress while maintaining global accountability is key to ensuring equitable outcomes for Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Dr. Zvobgo stressed that" We need to ensure that indicators that track progress, including Indigenous people's contributions to the adaptation work, are included and highlighted, and should at least utilize both best available science and also Indigenous local traditional knowledge." Watch the recording to catch up on the key learnings: https://lnkd.in/dDaWD72C

In the lead up to COP29, earlier this week the CGIAR MENA Regional Climate Security Hub hosted an exciting roundtable - “Integrating Climate, Peace, and Resilience into the COP29 Agenda.” Held in Cairo, Egypt, this event convened leaders from government, UN agencies, international NGOs, research institutions, and youth groups to address one pressing question: Has peace truly made its way into the MENA climate agenda? Some key takeaways included: ⏩ The need for clearer implementation pathways for peace-focused climate declarations from COP27 and COP28. ⏩ A call for a regional platform to shape a unified MENA stance on peace-positive climate adaptation. ⏩ A stronger focus on climate finance accessibility and youth leadership in climate security solutions. COP29 in Baku will continue the essential work of embedding peace in climate discussions. Stay tuned for more key messages that will shape ongoing efforts in the region.

Climate change poses an existential threat, especially for the world’s most vulnerable communities. As we approach #COP29, the conversation has evolved from defining an overarching adaptation goal to identifying global indicators that measure progress and ensure effective implementation. CGIAR Climate Impact Platform’s webinar #6 brought together four leading experts to discuss key considerations for developing global indicators that track adaptation progress, with a special focus on the needs of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). At the webinar, global expert Dr. Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio from the United Nations Foundation shared insights on the LDCs' expectations as they approach COP29 and how to elevate adaptation ambition and action through the GGA and COP-29 and beyond. Highlighting that "There’s a tremendous opportunity with national adaptation plans being developed globally, and the next nationally determined contributions are due in February 2025. These can both have strong adaptation components and set a national direction for adaptation efforts." Catch up on the full webinar here : https://lnkd.in/dDaWD72C

🌾 2024 Borlaug Dialogue: "DialogueNEXT in Mexico: Nurturing Farmer Resilience and Cultivating Global Solutions Across Continents" 🌾 Hear from Bram Govaerts, Director General, CIMMYT, and Aditi Mukherji, Director of CGIAR Climate Impact Platform —both Borlaug Field Award Recipients—as they discuss how agricultural innovations are enhancing farmer resilience and driving global food security solutions. Moderated by Julie Borlaug, Member, World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors and President, Borlaug Consulting. The 2024 Borlaug Dialogue, hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation will take place October 29-31, 2024, in person in Des Moines, IA, and online. This year's thematic framework emphasizes the vital role of integrating past wisdom, current innovations and the pressing needs of tomorrow, by leveraging agricultural technology to address contemporary challenges. It underscores the importance of intergenerational collaboration and diplomatic engagement in achieving sustainable solutions. 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 29 ⏰ Time: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Central Time 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_FeAAJ  #FoodPrize24

Excellent learnings were gained from yesterday's CGIAR Climate Impact Platform webinar #6 - Tracking Global #Adaptation: Indicators and #LDC Priorities at COP29. Dr. Timo Leiter from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) discussed the ongoing work to develop adaptation indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). He emphasized: "Adaptation, of course, is very context-specific, and that is the very reason why there is no global universal set of adaptation indicators. And because adaptation is so diverse, we will never have a single list of, let's say, 10 global indicators. And the process we are in now also will not develop such a universal list." Moderated by Dr. Aditi Mukherji, the session explored a series of key considerations for identifying effective global indicators that track progress on adaptation and takes into account the needs of the Least Developed Countries. Watch the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/dq-f8zrZ #GGA #ClimateAction #COP29

🌍🌱 We are proud to announce that three CGIAR experts – Augusto Castro-Nuñez, PhD, Mastawesha Misganaw Engdaw, and Aditi Mukherji – have been selected to participate in the Scoping Meeting for the #IPCC's Seventh Assessment Report (AR7), to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 9-13 December 2024! 🎉 Out of 2,200 global nominations, 200 experts were chosen for their significant contributions to climate research, ensuring diverse representation in disciplines, gender, and regional perspectives. This meeting is a key step in shaping the next global climate assessment, bringing critical insights and research to the forefront. Stay tuned for more updates on their contributions to this event! #ClimateAction #IPCCAR7 #CGIARExperts #ClimateScience Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Just published in PLOS Climate - a new paper by the CGIAR #ClimateSecurity team, led by Grazia Pacillo. The paper introduces an innovative mixed-methods framework that demystifies the intricate connections between climate change, human security, and conflict dynamics. Using Kenya as a case study, the authors demonstrate how their framework provides comprehensive insights that are crucial for policy design and action, enabling effective, tailored climate adaptation and peacebuilding strategies. Read it here: ⏩ https://lnkd.in/evcwdWuu Leonardo Medina Santa Cruz Bia Carneiro Frans Schapendonk Alessandro Craparo Peter Läderach

📢 The latest edition of Climate Insights is here! 📢 Published by the CGIAR Climate Impact Platform, #Climate Insights is your go-to source for cutting-edge research on climate change #Adaptation, #Mitigation, and its physical science. Each issue curates the latest peer-reviewed publications, offering a snapshot of how global research is tackling the climate crisis. 🌟 Read these papers in Issue #18 and more: A framework for cost-effectiveness analysis of greenhouse gas mitigation measures in dairy industry with an application to dairy farms in China • Kevin Chen, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) The environmental and agronomic benefits and trade-offs linked with the adoption alternate wetting and drying in temperate rice paddies Toward compatibility with national dairy production and climate goals through locally appropriate mitigation interventions in Kenya • Michael W. Graham, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) The effect biochar supplementation on feed utilization, milk production and methane emission in lactating dairy cows A case study on enhancing dairy cattle sustainability: The impact of silvopastoral systems and improved pastures on milk carbon footprint and farm economics in Cauca department, Colombia • Richardo Gonzalez Quintero, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT • Fernando Florez, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT • Stefan Burkart, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT • Jacobo Arango, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Transforming agricultural research and development systems to meet 21st Century needs for climate action, • Jon Hellin, IRRI . 🔗 Read now and stay ahead with the latest in climate science : https://lnkd.in/d8hRjUA9

🌾 Exciting news! Registration for the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue is now open! Join us from October 29-31 in Des Moines, Iowa, for an inspiring event under the theme "Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy." Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation! Register now: https://lnkd.in/g_FeAAJ #OneCGIAR #FoodPrize24 World Food Prize Foundation