Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
At UNCCD COP16, IFAD will champion investments and initiatives that generate positive outcomes for land, ecosystems and rural communities. We will spotlight innovative partnerships and proven solutions to address desertification, land degradation and drought, while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Rural people depend on healthy land and soils for their livelihoods, their nutrition and their wellbeing. That’s why IFAD’s President, Alvaro Lario, will be at COP16 advocating for rural people at various Ministerial Dialogues and high level events.
IFAD is co-leading the Agri-Food Systems Day on 5 December and has organised various events on sustainable land management to support healthy soils, resilient crops and nutritious food:
The 3S Initiative
08:30 – 10:00
This event will explore maximizing remittances and investment for climate resilience and sustainable land management.
Building a greener future: Tackling the nexus between sustainable value chain and land restoration for the Great Green Wall
9:30 – 11:00 | Room MET-23 | Find out more
This event will discuss the Great Green Wall initiative, sustainable value chain development and land restoration.
Deploying Innovative Financial Instruments
11:45 – 12:45
This event will explore innovative financial tools and mechanisms for catalyzing investments in sustainable land management, including blended finance and green bonds. These solutions empower rural communities while addressing environmental challenges.
Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil in Action
15:30 – 17:30
This session will present IFAD's Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil, showcasing practical applications and evidence from pilot projects. Discussions will focus on scaling climate-resilient crops and soil health interventions that enhance productivity while preserving biodiversity.
Launch of the GEF FS-IP Program
17:30 – 19:00
This event will unveil the GEF Food Systems Integrated Programme. It will demonstrate how integrated approaches to food systems can simultaneously address land degradation, climate change and biodiversity loss. IFAD and partners will share insights and success stories from initial implementation phases, with a focus on enhancing sustainability and resilience.
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