This side event is one of the proposals that was approved by UNFCCC as an official side event held in Bon Zone. It was co-organized by CTA with IFAD, Climate-Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN), Ibn Zour University of Morocco and CCAFS.
The session was moderated by Dr Olu Ajayi who also gave an overview presentation emphasizing the role of youth in CSA. Other speakers at the session include officers from IFAD, CSAYN, Prof Bogale of the African Union and the co-organisers.
Managing Director AND President of the CSAYN
Regional Coordinator for East Africa at the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN)
Partnerships and policy specialist, CCAFS
Climate Change and Agriculture Advisor, African Union Commission
Lead Technical Specialist, Environment-Climate for West and Central Africa
ENCG, Université Ibn Zohr, Morocco
University Professor at ENCG Agadir
Researcher, University Ibn Zohr - Agadir · Department of Science computing
Head of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, NEPAD
Coordonnateur de programme Sr, Agriculture & changement climatique, CTA
Managing Director AND President of the CSAYN
Regional Coordinator for East Africa at the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN)
Partnerships and policy specialist, CCAFS
Climate Change and Agriculture Advisor, African Union Commission
Lead Technical Specialist, Environment-Climate for West and Central Africa
ENCG, Université Ibn Zohr, Morocco
University Professor at ENCG Agadir
Researcher, University Ibn Zohr - Agadir · Department of Science computing
Head of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, NEPAD
Coordonnateur de programme Sr, Agriculture & changement climatique, CTA
Headquartered in Rome, Italy, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. It was established as an international financial institution in 1977 as one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference. IFAD invests in rural people, empowering them to reduce poverty, increase food security, improve nutrition and strengthen resilience. Since 1978, we have provided US$18.5 billion in grants and low-interest loans to projects that have reached about 464 million people. IFAD is an international financial institution and a specialised United Nations agency based in Rome – the UN’s food and agriculture hub. In support of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), through its nominee AFRACA – The African Rural and Agriculture Credit Association, IFAD Co-Chairs the Finance Thematic Working Group and regularly participates in AGRF related sessions, workshops, programs related to the improvement of access to finance in Africa by smallholder farmers.
The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network is a group of volunteers (based in countries in SSA, also Asia, USA and Europe)- linked across the world via an online platform to share findings and seek advice for their practical projects – that have a strong interest in Climate-Smart Agriculture(CSA) and the environment. The main objective of the CSAYN is to create awareness, sensitize and build the productive capacity of young people and People Living With Disabilities(PLWD) on CSA concepts for adaptation, reducing emissions (mitigation) and increasing food productivity in a sustainable manner.
L'université Ibn Zohr tire son nom du savant Andalou Abou Marwan Abdel Malik ben Mohammed ben Marwan Ibn Zhor el-Iyadi connu sous le nom d’Avenzoar, issu d’une vieille famille de médecins sévillans de la tribu arabe des Iyad. L'Université Ibn Zohr est un établissement public à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel. Créée en 1989 (La Faculté des Lettres et des Sciences Humaines et la Faculté des Sciences existaient depuis 1984 et dépendaient alors de l'Uiversité Cadi Ayyad de Marrakech). Unique dans sa région, elle est un acteur majeur et un moteur de développement de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la recherche dans les Provinces du sud et du Sahara marocains.
Le Centre technique de coopération agricole et rurale (CTA) est une institution internationale conjointe des États du Groupe ACP (Afrique, Caraïbes, Pacifique) et de l’Union européenne (UE). Il intervient dans les pays ACP pour améliorer la sécurité alimentaire, la résilience et la croissance économique à travers des innovations durables dans le domaine agricole. Le CTA opère dans le cadre de l’Accord de Cotonou et est financé par l’UE.
CGIAR is the only worldwide partnership addressing agricultural research for development, whose work contributes to the global effort to tackle poverty, hunger and major nutrition imbalances, and environmental degradation. It is carried out by 15 Centers, that are members of the CGIAR Consortium, in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organisations, academia, development organisations and the private sector. The 15 Research Centers generate and disseminate knowledge, technologies, and policies for agricultural development through the CGIAR Research Programs. The CGIAR Fund provides reliable and predictable multi-year funding to enable research planning over the long term, resource allocation based on agreed priorities, and the timely and predictable disbursement of funds. The multi-donor trust fund finances research carried out by the Centers through the CGIAR Research Programs.
The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) will address the increasing challenge of global warming and declining food security on agricultural practices, policies and measures through a strategic collaboration between CGIAR and Future Earth. Led by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), CCAFS is a collaboration among all 15 CGIAR research centres and coordinates with the other CGIAR research programs. Learn more about our people. All CGIAR centres have a stake in CCAFS, and numerous Centres have considerable climate change expertise and activities. In addition, there is an on-going commitment to a major international partner (Future Earth).
