As the world inches closer to breaching the 1.5°C pre-industrial warming threshold, the urgency to adapt to climate change and mitigate its effects becomes increasingly critical. The agricultural sector, which contributes approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is also one of the most vulnerable to climate impacts. The sector faces a dual challenge: reducing its own emissions while rapidly adapting to ensure food security.
The question remains, are current adaptation efforts effective?
As global investments in adaptation projects grow, accurately measuring their effectiveness is crucial for informing policy and improving practices.
In this webinar, we will explore methodologies and tools used to measure adaptation effectiveness and resilience with insights from projects supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Our speakers will share knowledge on tracking progress, identifying gaps, and refining strategies to enhance resilience, in relation to the Global Goals on Adaptation.
Dr. Jyotsna Puri, Associate Vice-President of the Strategy and Knowledge Department at IFAD, will discuss resilience credits. Dr. Puri will frame resilience credits around the Global Goal on Adaptation, offering a comprehensive view of how resilience can be measured and enhanced through innovative financial mechanisms.
Ed Carr, Centre Director and Senior Scientist at SEI US, will share his expertise on analyzing GEF’s adaptation portfolio. Ed will discuss the indicators used in global adaptation goals. He will address the challenges and importance of measuring adaptation, providing a critical perspective on why this task, though difficult, is crucial for effective adaptation strategies.