Climate Change & Food Security - Irreversible Destiny
Erratic weather patterns caused by climate change are undermining traditional agricultural practices across much of the developing world. At the same time, high levels of population growth in these regions are generating greater demand for food. Though nations with temperate climates may benefit from increased agricultural yields, farmers in other parts of the world will be more susceptible to changes in water supply and soil moisture.
Is it too late to combat the effects of climate change? What could new policies look like? How can climate change adaptation improve food security? What responses are needed from donors, governments and civil society to reduce impacts of climate change on food security?
- Maria Blair, Deputy Associate Director for Climate Change Adaptation, White House Council On Environmental Quality (CEQ)
- Henk-Jan Brinkman, Senior Adviser for Economic Policy, World Food Programme
- Gerald Nelson, Senior Research Fellow, Environment and Production Technology Division, IFPRI
- Andrew Revkin, Journalist, The New York Times
12:00 ' 12:30 pm: Registration and lunch
12:30 ' 2:00 pm: Program
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