• 30 Nov, 2024
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The Consortium for Scaling-up Climate-Smart Agriculture in South Asia (C-SUCSeS) recently hosted a landmark event—a three-day High-Level Policy Roundtable and Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting, held from November 13th to 15th, 2024, in the beautiful Maldives. This event brought together experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders from across South Asia to discuss the current status and the future of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in the region. With a series of thought-provoking presentations, the forum provided a platform to share knowledge, address challenges, and explore strategies for scaling up CSA in South Asia.

The event was a tremendous success, with attendees expressing high demand for the presentations shared during the sessions. Recognizing the importance of these insights, we are pleased to announce that the presentations from the first day of the forum (13th November) are now available for our Community of Practice (CoP) members through our online platform’s Resource Centre.

These presentations delve into critical topics that are shaping the future of CSA in the region, including ongoing research activities, challenges faced by countries in adopting CSA practices, and strategic plans for the mainstreaming of CSA. Whether you attended the forum or were unable to participate, these resources will provide valuable information to support your work and deepen your understanding of the efforts underway in South Asia to combat climate change through sustainable agricultural practices.

Here are the first 10 presentations now available:

1. Research Activities, Challenges, Way Forward, and Plan for Mainstreaming CSA in Bangladesh
   By Dr. Md. Mazharul Anwar, Chief Scientific Officer, OFRD, BARI & National Focal Point (Bangladesh), C-SUCSeS Project
2. Consortium for Scaling-Up Climate Smart Agriculture in South Asia (C-SUCSeS)
   By Abul Kamar, Himanshu Pathak, and Mamata Pradhan, IFPRI
3. Progress and Updates on C-SUCSeS Project in Bhutan
   By Choney Zagmo, Deputy Chief Agriculture Officer, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Bhutan,
4. C-SUCSeS – Sri Lanka
   By Mr. Chamila Perera and Dr. Upul Rathnayake, Natural Resources Management Centre (NRMC), Department of Agriculture in Sri Lanka
5. Consortium for Scaling-Up Climate Smart Agriculture in South Asia (C-SUCSeS)
   By JVNS Prasad, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad in India
6. Developing a Regional Cooperation Strategy for Scaling-Up Climate Smart Agriculture in South Asia
   By Mamata Pradhan, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), South Asia Region
7. Overview of C-SUCSeS Project in Nepal
   By Dhruba Raj Bhattarai, PhD, Chief, NPF, Nepal Agricultural Research Council in Nepal
8. C-SUCSeS, Pakistan Component
   By Dr. Imtiaz Hussain, National Focal Point/Member (Plant Sciences), Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
9. C-SUCSeS Knowledge Management Update
   By Anisha Mohan, Communications Specialist, IFPRI – South Asia
10. Network of CSA Community of Practice and Knowledge Management
    By Md. Kabir Hossain, Knowledge Management Consultant for the C-SUCSeS Project at the SAARC Agriculture Centre

These insightful presentations offer a comprehensive look at the status, challenges, and strategic planning for CSA across South Asia. They cover not only individual country initiatives but also the regional cooperation efforts within the C-SUCSeS framework. By sharing these resources, we hope to provide our members with the tools they need to advance CSA in their respective countries and communities.

How to Access the Presentations:

To access these resources, you will need to log in to the Community of Practice (CoP) platform. We encourage those who have not yet registered to do so to gain uninterrupted access to this and future updates. For this time, we are providing you with direct links to the presentations, available for immediate download through the following link:

Access the Presentations – Maldives High-Level Policy Forum

While this direct access is available for now, we highly recommend registering on the platform to ensure you have ongoing access to a wealth of resources, which will continue to grow over time.

Why Register?
Registration not only provides you with access to these presentations but also ensures you stay connected to the latest updates, resources, and networking opportunities in the field of climate-smart agriculture. This is an exclusive space for members, and being registered means you can easily access the tools and information you need whenever you need them.