New papers detail latest knowledge on agriculture for upcoming climate change negotiations
Agriculture has been historically slow to progress under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), but several recent decisions have opened the door for meaningful debate on agricultural issues.
In 2014 the UNFCCC's Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), as part of its mandate to consider issues related to agriculture, decided to invite submissions from parties and observers, covering four topics, in 2015 and 2016.
CCAFS, on behalf of CGIAR and with contributions from all fifteen CGIAR centers and numerous partners, has prepared two detailed syntheses on the two topics for consideration in 2016, complemented by illustrated Info Notes summarising the key messages.
The first paper addresses the topic Identification and assessment of agricultural practices and technologies to enhance productivity in a sustainable manner, food security and resilience, considering the differences in agro-ecological zones and farming systems, such as different grassland and cropland practices and systems. The paper summarises the most promising practices and technologies across the rural landscape, covering soils, crops, livestock, water, forests, fisheries, energy and services, illustrated by case studies from around the world.
The second paper addresses the topic Identification of adaptation measures, taking into account the diversity of the agricultural systems, indigenous knowledge systems and the differences in scale as well as possible co-benefits and sharing experiences in research and development and on the ground activities, including socioeconomic, environmental and gender aspects. The papers explore actions and institutions that can improve climate resilience in smallholder farming, drawing upon examples and results from CGIAR’s diverse portfolio.
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