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2nd Africa Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security Conference 2015 (EBAFOSC 2)

30-31 July 2015 | UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya


Highlights for Friday, 31 July 2015

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A view of the plenary on the second day of the Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security Conference (EBAFOSC 2)

On Friday morning, EBAFOSC 2 delegates met in plenary discussions throughout the day to explore policy issues related to scaling up EBA-driven agriculture on the continent, as well as practical recommendations for the way forward.

The first plenary session, on ‘Making EBA work in Africa through maximizing policy frameworks,’ explored, among other issues: why current policies are not working for EBA-driven agriculture; how to mainstream EBA concepts within existing regional policy frameworks and political processes; new forms of public and private investment that can support the transformation of Africa’s agricultural paradigm; and how to generate resources for knowledge generation, dissemination and capacity building.

In the second plenary session, titled ‘Way forward – plans and strategies for implementing and scaling up EBA approaches and agro-value chains to ensure food security, ecosystem productivity, climate resilience and income generation,’ delegates exchanged views on, among other issues: the roles of different stakeholders in implementing and monitoring the progress of EBA-driven agriculture at the local, national and regional levels; and how to foster collaboration and increased synergies among the various levels.

During the closing session in the afternoon, participants adopted ‘The Nairobi Action Agenda on Africa’s Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security’ as well as, the Constitution establishing a new pan-African institution, the Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly (EBAFOSA). Following closing remarks by Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, AUC, Conference Chair Alice Kaudia, Environment Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Kenya, declared EBAFOSC 2 closed at 3:15 pm.

+ IISD Reporting Services, through its ENB+ Meeting Coverage, provided a summary the of EBAFOSC 2 in HTML and PDF format. Available in ENB Mobile at: http://enb.iisd.mobi/food-security-ebafosc2/

Plenary Session: Making EBA work in Africa Through Maximizing Policy
Frameworks

From L-R: Alice Kaudia, Environment Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Kenya, and Chair of the Conference; Cosmas Ochieng, Executive Director, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS); Wilbur Ottichillo, MP Kenya National Assembly; Richard Munang, Coordinator, Africa Regional Climate Change Programme at the UNEP Regional Office for Africa (UNEP/ROA); Michael O’Brien-Onyeka, Executive Director, Greenpeace Africa; and Daniel Gad, Board Chairman, Ethiopian Horticulture Cooperative

Wilbur Ottichillo, MP, Kenya National Assembly

Daniel Gad, Ethiopian Horticulture Cooperative

Elias Ayuk, Director, UN University, Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA)

Luke Kapchanga, Emonyo Yefwe International

Alice Kaudia, Ministry of Environment, Kenya

Richard Munang, UNEP/ROA

Elizabeth Obanda, Aga Khan Foundation, Kenya

Richard M. Lungu, Zambia

During the interactive plenary discussions, many participants provided suggestions on how to turn EBA policies into action.

Delegates hold informal consultations during the tea break.

 

 

 

Plenary Session: Way forward - Plans and Strategies for Implementing and Scaling Up EBA Approaches and Agro-Value Chains to Ensure Food Security, Ecosystem Productivity, Climate Resilience and Income Generation

Yanira Ntupanyama, Ministry of Environment, Malawi

Jephias Matunhu, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

Cosmas Ochieng, ACTS

Delegates following the proceedings.

Umezuruike Linus Opara, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Pak Sum Low, Academy of Sciences, Malaysia

Sibusisiwe C. Limuwa, Clinton Development Initiative, Malawi

Dennis Garrity, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Drylands Ambassador

Presentation of Recommendations and “Next Steps”


Robert Wabunoha, UNEP/ROA, presented the conference outcome documents for adoption.

Patrick Luganda, Chair of the Drafting Committee, explained the process used to prepare the final conference outcomes.

Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, AUC, delivered her address during the closing session.

Mounkaila Goumandakoye, Regional Director, UNEP/ROA

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Funding for coverage of the 2nd Africa Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Food Security Conference 2015 (EBAFOSC 2) has been provided by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)