Date: 08 Mar 2023
Background
The Paris Agreement was a landmark achievement in the international response to climate change. The agreement was built on the intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) submitted by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The agricultural sectors (crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) feature prominently in these national commitments.
As we plan efforts towards uncertain climatic future, there is growing international recognition that climate action in the agricultural sectors can be transformative in the response to climate change, and a driver for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Climate change impacts food production in many regions of the world, including in the form of lost crops and dwindling employment opportunities. These impacts are likely to become increasingly severe by 2030 and beyond, placing global food security and the livelihoods of hundreds of millions at risk. At the same time, the agriculture sector is the second-largest source of GHG emissions globally. Given these synergistic opportunities for large-scale improvement, now is the time to act. Agriculture has a sector potential to enhance adaptation and mitigation ambition. There are many opportunities to enhance NDCs through strengthened actions in the agriculture sector. Importantly, these actions can achieve many concurrent benefits: reduced GHG emissions, improved resilience, enhanced adaptation, and better outcomes for farmers and livelihoods.
Objective of the Side Event
This event will highlight the importance of agriculture as a tool for helping to reduce emissions, as well as to access the necessary resources to tackle climate change. The NDC Hub will host this side event to discuss how agriculture can be used for mitigation and adaptation to climate change while empowering Pacific communities. Overall, the event will promote how working collaboratively with local stakeholders and leveraging regional expertise is paramount to enhancing regional resilience.
Kind of event: Meeting
