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Urban/Controlled Environment Farming—New Window for Fresh and Nutritious Food

23 March 2022
[Recording] Urbanization has been rapidly increasing in Asia and the Pacific over the last two decades. With more people now living in cities, the demand for food has become greater in urban areas. Urban farming presents an increasingly viable method of not only enhancing urban food security but…

Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Food Systems

23 March 2022
[Backgrounder][Recording] Climate change and resource-intensive agricultural practices are causing stress and risks to the environment, affecting food production and its value chains. The session emphasized the benefits of climate-smart approaches and practices across the crop, fish, and livestock…

Intersectoral Approach to Nutrition Security

23 March 2022
[Backgrounder][Recording] One size does not fit all when addressing the double burden of malnutrition. Cross-sectoral approaches are needed but difficult to implement. The session presented on-the-ground experiences, lessons learned, and case studies on best practices to collectively work together…

Day 1 Activities and Sessions

22 March 2022

The Future of Food and Agriculture

22 March 2022
[Opening][Backgrounder][Recording] Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in dietary preferences, and economic and demographic transformations are among the factors influencing the future of food and agriculture. The session discussed ways to rethink agri-food system transformation while…

Digital Technology for Agriculture

22 March 2022
[Backgrounder][Recording] The COVID-19 pandemic promoted a surge in digital applications in agriculture, highlighting technology’s potential to help modernize agriculture and transform food systems. The session focused on the role of digital technologies in transforming food systems to offer…

ADB Safeguard Policy Review Update – Phase 2 Regional Consultation Summary: Environmental and Social Impacts and Risk Assessment Consultations

21 March 2022

Webinar Series on ‘Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management (IFRM)’

9 March 2022

Welcome Remarks on International Women’s Day 2022

8 March 2022

Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow

8 March 2022
Maldives’ Special Envoy for Climate Change Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen gave the keynote speech where she highlighted the urgency of closing the gap on gender equality to achieve more sustainable and resilient paths of development.