Rikolto: Sustainable Production, Inclusive and Enabling Environments Towards Food System Transformation and Resilience Read more about Rikolto: Sustainable Production, Inclusive and Enabling Environments Towards Food System Transformation and Resilience Rikolto is an independent Belgian nongovernment organization (NGO) with more than 40 years of experience in partnering with farmer organizations and food chain actors across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Earth Observation Applications in Agriculture and Rural Development Read more about Earth Observation Applications in Agriculture and Rural Development Agriculture and rural development will benefit greatly from remote sensing and other earth observation information technology and services. Optimal use of earth observation can help achieve global food security. ADB staff participated in this one-day training to build awareness on the utility and potential benefits of using Earth Observation information services for agriculture and rural development. The training was orgnized by ADB's Water Sector Group and and Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group in cooperation with the European Space Agency.
Sessions Recording: Measuring Food System Resilience for Food Security in Asia Read more about Sessions Recording: Measuring Food System Resilience for Food Security in Asia [Recording] This session explored the evidence and case studies of resilience measurement and imparted lessons to practitioners on scaling and adapting market and food systems resilience measurement frameworks.
Sessions Recording: EcoMetrics: Unveiling the Economic Power of Nature Read more about Sessions Recording: EcoMetrics: Unveiling the Economic Power of Nature [Recording] This session discussed a more inclusive economic measurement system that was set to revolutionize understanding and valuation of the environment in economic terms.
Sessions Recording: Sustainable Mechanization-based Solutions for Climate Smart Agriculture – Showcasing the experience of the Philippines, Pakistan, and Nepal Read more about Sessions Recording: Sustainable Mechanization-based Solutions for Climate Smart Agriculture – Showcasing the experience of the Philippines, Pakistan, and Nepal [Recording] This session discussed the potential benefits of mechanization for climate-smart and competitive agriculture by showcasing the activities of three countries—the Philippines, Pakistan, and Nepal—and sharing lessons learned from their experiences of technical collaboration with UNESCAP’s Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM) and its Asian and Pacific Network for Testing of Agricultural Machinery (ANTAM).
Sessions Recording: Toward Healthy Diet from Sustainable Food Systems Read more about Sessions Recording: Toward Healthy Diet from Sustainable Food Systems [Recording] This session delved into key strategies and challenges for fostering healthier diets, with a particular focus on India. It convened a diverse panel of academics, industry leaders, and government officials to discuss the multifaceted aspects of food security and nutrition.
Sessions Recording: Examining Health and Well-being of Producers and Consumers in the Agri-food System Read more about Sessions Recording: Examining Health and Well-being of Producers and Consumers in the Agri-food System [Recording] This session aimed to develop joint policy responses to the health effects of agriculture and the environment. By bringing together policymakers and experts from government, think tanks, and universities, this discussion sought to foster a shared vision for more health-friendly policies for rural communities, producers, and the general public.
Sessions Recording: Food Systems – Nutrition – Climate – Collaborating and Unlock Finance through this Critical Convergence Read more about Sessions Recording: Food Systems – Nutrition – Climate – Collaborating and Unlock Finance through this Critical Convergence [Recording] This session demonstrated the critical importance of putting nutrition outcomes at the heart of food systems and climate transformation and discussed opportunities for unlocking finance for nutrition by using a food systems approach.
Sessions Recording: The Economics of Nutrition Security and “Nutrition-Smart” Food Security Investments: Rationale, Approaches and Tools for Development Banks and Governments Read more about Sessions Recording: The Economics of Nutrition Security and “Nutrition-Smart” Food Security Investments: Rationale, Approaches and Tools for Development Banks and Governments [Recording] The session explored how multilateral development banks (MDBs) and governments could invest in nutrition security by making investments in food security and other areas that were “nutrition-smart.” The session showcased tools like the Cost of Inaction, Value for Money, and Investment Cases, which could be leveraged by MDBs and governments for nutrition advocacy and decision-making.
Sessions Recording: Co-development of Renewable Energy and Carbon Farming for Nature-Food-Climate Solutions Read more about Sessions Recording: Co-development of Renewable Energy and Carbon Farming for Nature-Food-Climate Solutions [Recording] The session focused on sharing knowledge and cases of Asian grassland restoration in terms of soil carbon and renewable energy; provided an overview of the carbon farming and trading policy in the region; and built a common understanding among governments, communities, private sectors, and other stakeholders on the opportunities, cost-effectiveness, and multiple contributions toward achieving the regional Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) targets.