ICARDA @ COP22
Published Date
October 26, 2016
Explore the expertise, innovations & technologies that countries can harness to produce stable and nutritious food crops, as climates get hotter and drier.
Five drylands agriculture sessions at COP22 that will explore the following themes:
- Value chains for job creation and local income
- Increasing yields & nutritious crops
- Better crop performance on marginal lands
- Improved genetic resources for MENA countries
Join the conversation or follow the sessions here:
ICARDA, along with CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems and CCAFS, will be discussing the drylands agricultural challenges, strategies and solutions for adaptation to climate change.
November 8
Session Title: Genetic Resources Regional Strategy: A strategic framework for genetic conservation and sustainable use in MENA
Time & Location: 09:00 - 10:30, Room 4, Green Zone
November 13
Session Title: African Soil Management: Adaptation of African Agriculture – Sustainable and Resilient Soil Management
Time & Location: 14:30 - 16:00, Palais des Congres, Karam 1
November 16
Session Title: Coping with Climate Change in MENA Region: Meeting future food demand through science and innovation
Time & Location: 15:00 – 16:30, Room 1, Green Zone
Partners: ICARDA (Leading Role) & INRA Morocco
November 16
Session Title: Date Palm, Climate Change & Building Materials: The Oasis City: Urban and Rural Resilience Program
Time & Location: 15:00 - 16:30, Room 4, Green Zone
Partners: ICARDA (Co-organizer), UN Habitat, Sultan Al Qaboos University, UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs, KIDPAAI, The Marrakech Date Palm Project
November 17
Session Title: Introducing the MENA Initiative
Time & Location: 15:00 - 16:30, Room 6, Green Zone
Partners: ICARDA (Leading Role) & INRA Morocco