The many ways farmers, fishers, foresters and ranchers around the world are adapting their practices to climate change will go under the spotlight at the Annual Forum of the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA), taking place 15-17 June 2016 at FAO’s Rome headquarters.

Representatives from governments, farmers groups, the private sector, civil society and academia will share solutions, discuss challenges and build partnerships during the event, which will be held under the theme Climate –Smart Agriculture in Action.

Climate change, including the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts, is undermining agriculture and food systems in many parts of the world. GACSA is an independent and voluntary alliance of partners working together to sustainably increase agricultural production to cope with a growing global population, achieve greater resilience for food systems and farming livelihoods and reduce or remove  greenhouse gas emissions associated with agriculture, where possible.

Up for discussion at GACSA’s  annual forum are topics such as trends in finance and investment related to climate-smart agriculture, as well as country case studies from Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Malawi, Tanzania and Vietnam.

In addition, an “Innovators Pitch” session will see new ideas on climate-smart agriculture presented for discussion by participants.

FAO Deputy Director-General/ Co-ordinator for Natural Resources Maria Helena Semedo will open the event on 15 June.

The media are welcome to attend the event, which will also be webcast.