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Duty travel with an infant: how I went on mission with my daughter (and...
Written by Beatrice Gerli, Gender and targeting specialist, IFADForget about travelling only with hand luggage. Forget about preparing presentations on the outward flight and writing Back To Office...
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The first day at UNFCCC's climate change summit in Paris #COP21
It has finally arrived - the much anticipated COP21 in Paris. There is an optimistic buzz of anticipation here on the almost 18 hectare conference centre plot in northern Paris.World leaders have all...
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All eyes on Paris during the UN COP21 opening ceremony
Written by: Alessia Valentini195 countries and nearly 150 Heads of State and Government gathered on Monday 30th November, in Paris, for the United Nations climate change conference (COP21) to give...
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Agriculture day at COP21 in Paris #COP21
By Gernot LagandaThe 1st of December was Agriculture Day at CoP21 in Paris Le Bourget.A number of journalists asked for interviews with IFAD today to find out if there are any new insights and...
View ArticleResilience day in Paris #COP21
Recent changes in climate have had widespread impacts on humanity and ecosystems. A transformative adaptation agenda with real innovative actions is needed to accelerate action on key issues such as...
View ArticleEvergreen: restoring diversity and livelihoods
By Bertrand ReyssetEvergreen AgricultureSide event Rio Convention Pavilion, 12:30-14:00, 2 Dec. 2015 COP21, ParisThe green revolution- to optimize food production and the use of inputs, has widely...
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Make The Change #Adaptnow at #COP21
The Make the Change petition IFAD started last month is gaining momentum at COP21 in Paris. IFAD’s delegation, attending the UNFCCC Climate Change Summit, is spreading the #Adaptnow message.The...
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Stories from the climate front-line at #COP21
At COP21 IFAD has caught up with some rural farmers that through its partnership with the World Farmers Organisation (WFO) it has helped to bring to Paris to take part in the UNFCCC conference on...
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Food security innovations that serve smallholders’ adaptation to Climate...
Today at the UN Climate Summit in Paris (COP21) the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the European Union (EU) and the global research partnership, CGIAR, presented results from an...
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How science guides policy in combating climate change at #COP21
By Ilaria FirmianFriday, 4 December 2015A side event co-led by IFAD, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) brought together scientific and programme...
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Germany pledges Euro 13m to help smallholders fight climate change at #COP21
By Brian ThomsonParis, 5 December 2015The German government announced today at the Soils Matters event at the UN’s Climate Summit in Paris that it is pledging €13 million to the International Fund for...
View Article“Climate is tapping into my coffee” at #COP21
By Bertrand ReyssetGlobal landscape forum. 5 Dec. 2015Climate is not only modifying what is inside our dishes, but also what is in our coffee cups. The Global Landscape Forum, held in Paris Saturday,...
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Taste the Change: An experiential approach to rethink our climate choices...
By Christopher NegliaAn empty stomach has no ears-Senegalese proverb The development and climate days were held today at a converted factory in Saint Denis, Paris. The event was led by the Red Cross...
View ArticleIFAD at the Development & Climate Days
By Ilaria Firmian 5-6 December 2015L’Usine, Saint-Denis, FranceThis year for the first time IFAD has co-sponsored the Development & Climate Days (D&C Days) at COP21.Since COP10 in Buenos Aires,...
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Climate justice calls for increased investment in smallholder farming
By Bertrand ReyssetUN Rome-based agencies side event at COP21. 7 DecemberThe International Fund for Agricultural Development, the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme have...
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Knowledge and learning market and policy engagement 2015 in the Philippines
The Knowledge and Learning Market-Policy Engagement in the Philippines was held on 25-26 November 2015The ribbon cutting headed by DAR Usec Rose Bistoyong , Farmer Representative Jovela Samtican, IFAD...
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Climate Innovators: Empowering a new generation of young people
By Christopher NegliaThis afternoon at COP21 a panel discussion featuring a young entrepreneur from France, a small coffee farmer from Uganda, a youth delegate from the Cook islands and an activist...
View ArticleIn conversation with an organic farmer at COP21
By Alessia ValentiniWhat’s your name, country of origin and what type of farm do you work in?My name is Julie Nakalanda Matovu, I’m the East African Convenor for INOFO, the Intercontinental Network for...
View ArticleUN climate finance event at COP21: Exploring the co-benefits of climate...
By Alessia ValentiniOn 8 December, at COP21, a side event on climate finance was led by UNDP with the support of IFAD, UNCDF, FAO, WHO, UN-OHRLLS, UNECA, UNECLAC, UNEP and IPCC. This event explored the...
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Climate change and the role of markets and trade: Levereging co-benefits
By Christopher NegliaA high level side event brought together three international trade institutions- UNCTAD, WTO and ITC- and their United Nations partners today on the sidelines of COP21. Trade has...
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