Upcoming Events
This side event to the COPs of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions will explore the impacts of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) on environmental and public health and pathways to advancing biopesticide initiatives and agroecology-based solutions. It will discuss the benefits, adoption challenges, and policy options for scaling up biopesticides and implementing agroecological approaches with a focus on chlorpyrifos.
In-person for BRS delegates or online (public registration here)
Past Events
- What were the progress made for food systems in the 2024 COPs? Where was agroecology positioned in these debates?
- How can we leverage agroecology as an approach to break the silos of the 3 Rio conventions in 2025?
- In view of COP 30 in Brazil, what would be a successful outcome for agroecology and food system transformation?
Food system transformation and land restoration are key to harmonizing action between the Rio conventions to achieve climate, biodiversity and land targets. This session discussed and featured how agroecology can connect and deliver on these agendas through various studies and practice on the ground.
Hosted by BMZ/GIZ in cooperation with the Agroecology Coalition, Biovision Foundation, this evening reception hosted experts and organisations from the land use, agroecology, agriculture and food systems, forestry and biodiversity communities to discuss the interlinking of land and agroecology in achieving the objective of Land Degradation Neutrality.
With the next revision of NDCs due by 2025, countries have to leverage key opportunities within food systems. Hence, this event highlighted the potential of agroecology, water systems, sector-specific initiatives in fisheries and healthy diets for ambitious national climate action.
This event will brought together faith, anti-hunger advocacy, policy analysis and investment experts, frontline food system transformation leaders, and horticultural research groups to discuss the evidence and effectiveness of centering biodiversity in food system policies to promote climate action.
During this COP29 policy briefing, the state of COP29 negotiations and perspectives for food systems, and agroecology, in particular were discussed.
Countries play a crucial role in leading ambitious climate action. With the next revision of NDCs due by 2025, this official COP29 UNFCCC side event discussed the role of agroecology for resilient food systems and how climate finance could support it by leveraging ongoing national policy developments.
How can agroecology policies contribute to food system transformation and support countries National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans? This is the question high-level representatives from Colombia (Ministry of Agriculture), France (Ministry of Environnement), Via Campesina International and Biovision Foundation discussed during this COP16 event organised by Colombia’s Ministry of Agriculture on 30.10.2024.
In this press conference, a global consortium of food system actors, composed by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, Biovision, WWF, Alliance Bioversity International – CIAT, and the Agroecology Coalition, presented their new Guidance Tool „Boosting biodiversity action through agroecology“.
COP16 side event „Boosting NBSAPs through agroecology – launch of a new Guidance Tool„
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This event featured discussions with representatives from the governments of Colombia and France, as well as farmer and civil society organizations on boosting NBSAPs through agroecology. The session started with the presentation of a new Guidance Tool, that offers a detailed guide for mainstreaming agroecological thinking into the NBSAP mission, vision, biodiversity assessment, and formulation process and introduces intervention areas to support a food system transition. This introduction was followed by a conversation around experiences and challenges of countries in the development of their NBSAPs and the role and experiences of other food systems actors in advancing biodiversity and agroecology.
Event output: Guidance Tool Boosting Biodiversity Action through Agroecology
Speakers:
- Anna Lappé (Executive Director, Global Alliance for the Future of Food)
- John Garcia Ulloa (Co-author and Senior Programme Manager, Biovision Foundation)
- Robin Goffaux (SBSTTA National Focal Point, France)
- Esther Penunia (Secretary General, Asian Farmer Association)
- Rodger Mpande (Director, Zimbabwe Regional Environment Organisation)
- Augustín Zimmermann (FAO Representative Colombia)
Moderation: Camila Cammaert (Food and Agriculture Coordinator, WWF Colombia)
Harvesting Solutions: Aligning NBSAPs and NDCs for Climate and Biodiversity Benefits
In the face of increasing ecological challenges, the alignment of biodiversity and climate protection is crucial for the realization of sustainable food systems. This event addressed how National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) can be better aligned to promote resilient, sustainable food systems.
The event focused on discussing how synergies between biodiversity conservation and climate resilience of food systems can be strengthened and showcase concrete examples from countries. Agroecology plays an important role here, taking a holistic approach that promotes agricultural practices that benefit both ecosystems and communities. Through expert knowledge, collaborative discussions and practical case studies, participants will explore how integrating and mainstreaming these strategies can promote nature-positive food systems and ensure a healthier planet for future generations.
Event outputs:
- Event summary article on Foodtank
- Video recording
Speakers:
- Joao Campari, Global Leader Food PracticDoe, WWF International
- Haseeb Bakhtary, Lead Consultant, Climate Focus
- Ceiça Pitaguary, Secretary for Indigenous Environmental and Territorial Management, Brazilian Ministry of Indigenous Peoples
- Anna Lappé, Executive Director, Global Alliance for the Future of Food
- Moritz Fegert, Project Officer, Biovision Foundation
- Deissy Martinez-Baron, Regional Program Leader, CIAT/Bioversity
Moderation: Lasse Bruun, Director of Climate and Food at United Nations Foundation
During the fourth Lunch and Learn session 2024 organized by the International Gender Champions Secretariat, titled ‘Seeds of Change: Promoting Gender Equality in Food Systems,’ speakers explored the gender dimensions of food (in)security, including the linkages between gender equality and food security, and how climate change further exacerbates existing inequities. They outlined sustainable solutions that have the potential to create triple win opportunities for gender equality, food security and environmental sustainability.
