Submissions to UNFCCC SBSTA 44 (2016)

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In 2014 the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 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. The two topics for consideration in 2016 are:

1) 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

2) “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

CCAFS, on behalf of CGIAR and with contributions from many CGIAR centers and partners, has prepared two detailed submissions on these topics (published as Working Papers) as well as brief Info Notes summarising the key messages with illustrations and infographics.

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    Measures for climate change adaptation in agriculture. Opportunities for climate action in agricultural systems
    (Brief, 2016-02-12) Vermeulen, Sonja J.; Dinesh, Dhanush
    In this info note we provide a brief overview of key adaptation measures in agriculture drawing on research for development efforts by CGIAR Centres and partners, taking into account the diversity of agricultural systems, the role of indigenous knowledge, differences in scales of adoption, and potential cobenefits of these measures. A twinned info note considers agricultural practices and technologies, which are one sub-set of adaptation measures. Updated: November 2016. Both info notes are drawn from longer working papers, all available at https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71053
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    Climate change adaptation in agriculture: practices and technologies. Opportunities for climate action in agricultural systems
    (Brief, 2016-02-12) Dinesh, Dhanush; Vermeulen, Sonja J.
    In this info note we provide a brief overview of key agricultural practices and technologies which enhance productivity in a sustainable manner, thus contributing to food security and environmental goals while increasing the resilience of farming systems. A twinned info note considers higher-level measures of adaptation in agriculture, such as policies and institutions. Updated November 2016. Both info notes are drawn from longer working papers, all freely available to download at https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71053
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    Agricultural practices and technologies to enhance food security, resilience and productivity in a sustainable manner: Messages to the SBSTA 44 agriculture workshops
    (Working Paper, 2016-02-12) Dinesh, Dhanush
    This paper synthesizes knowledge within CGIAR and its partners on agricultural practices and technologies to enhance food security, resilience and productivity in a sustainable manner. A number of agricultural practices and technologies which contribute to these objectives were identified and assessed to generate four key lessons. Firstly, agricultural practices and technologies do not necessarily have universal applicability, they will have to be selected, tailored and applied as appropriate for the context, including agro-ecological zones, farming systems as well as cultural and socio-economic context. Secondly, strong mechanisms for capacity enhancement and technology transfer are prerequisites for success of interventions. Thirdly, suitable sources of funding are required to support implementation and scaling up efforts. Lastly, many agricultural practices and technologies have the potential to achieve co-benefits for environmental health and climate change mitigation. In contexts where mitigation is feasible, managing for multiple outcomes can help countries and smallholder farmers adopt low carbon development pathways. This Working Paper is related to this Info Note: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/71051
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    Adaptation measures in agricultural systems: Messages to the SBSTA 44 Agriculture Workshops
    (Working Paper, 2016-02-12) Dinesh, Dhanush
    This working paper synthesizes knowledge within CGIAR on adaptation measures in agricultural systems, for the benefit of parties and observers preparing submissions to the UNFCCC SBSTA. Experience from CGIAR and partners indicate that adaptation measures covering policy, technological, financial, institutional, and research interventions are being tested and applied in agricultural systems in low-income and middle-income countries. Lessons include the need to ensure context-specificity when designing adaptation measures, engaging farmers in decision-making, and combining indigenous and scientific knowledge. Adaptation measures in agricultural systems are able to generate various added benefits in addition to adaptation benefits. These include enhanced food security, environmental benefits including mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, and positive outcomes for gender and social inclusion. However, good design and implementation of these measures is important, for which capacity enhancement and technology transfer are essential functions. This Working Paper is related to this Info Note: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/71052.