2010-02-01
2010-02-04
2010-02-01 00:00
2010-02-04 00:00
Asia/Katmandu
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This meeting will share expertise on food security issues expected to be impacted by climate change and identify mechanisms for cooperation between national, regional and international organizations. The meeting is organized by the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA), a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), in partnership with regional agricultural institutions. It will be hosted by Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture.For more information: International Conference on Food Security and Climate Change in Dry AreasConference Objectives:

  1. Share and exchange experiences with national and international experts and other stakeholders on food security issues expected to be impacted by climate change especially in the dry areas.
  2. Identify technologies, economic/policy options, and development priorities in target regions to cope with climate change through the implementation of strategies for mitigation, adaptation and ecosystem resilience.
  3. Identify effective mechanisms of partnerships for cooperation between national, regional and international organizations.
  4. Mobilize human and financial resources to enhance regional and international cooperation and support research and development activities to cope with climate change.

Organized by:National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (NCARE), Ministry of Agriculture, JordanInternational Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)Other partners including FAO, ICRISAT, CIHEAM, GFAR, AARINENA, CACAARI, and APAARI

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