Side event at APFSD: Uniting food systems and climate action in Asia-Pacific
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The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD)
The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum. It aims to review and promote progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level. This year, the event will take place from February 20 to 23, 2024, at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The central theme of the 11th APFSD is "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: The effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions in Asia and the Pacific."
In line with the 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the Forum will evaluate progress towards specific SDGs. These include Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 13 (Climate Action), Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and Goal 17 (Partnership for the Goals). Additionally, the 11th APFSD will provide a platform for the presentation of voluntary national reviews (VNRs) at the 2024 HLPF.
Side event: "Food Systems Transformation as an Accelerator for SDGs Implementation and Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific Region"
Join us for a side event titled "Food Systems Transformation as an Accelerator for SDGs Implementation and Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific Region." This event, organized by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub in collaboration with the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will bring discussions on food systems and climate into focus during the APFSD. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 21, from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM (GMT+7) at the ESCAP Office Theater in Bangkok, Thailand.
The side event will feature a diverse panel addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with aligning food systems transformation with climate action. Drawing from the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, the SDGs Summit, and COP28, the discussion will emphasize policy coherence and the synergies between food and climate commitments made by national governments.
Programme
| Opening and Welcoming | 11:30 - 11:45 |
| Mr. Stefanos Fotiou Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub | 5 min |
| Dr. Sangmin Nam Director, Environment and Development Division, ESCAP | 5 min |
| Mr. Jong-Jin Kim Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific (video message) | 5 min |
| Panel 1: SDG acceleration Moderator: Ms. Hitomi Rankine, Chief, Environment, and Development Policy Section, Environment and Development Division, ESCAP | 11:45 - 12:15 |
| Ms. Rebeca Leonard TEEBAgriFood Initiative, Thailand | 5 min |
| Dr. Jay Kant Raut Member of National Planning Commission, and National Food Systems Convenor for Nepal | 5 min |
| Mr. Vijay Kumar Advisor to the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for Agriculture & Cooperation, India and Co-Vice Chairman; Rythu Sadhikara Samstha Mr. Sudhakar Yerrakonda, Learning and Academics Lead, Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India Andhra Pradesh Community managed Natural Farming programme | 5 mins |
| Opening of the floor for Q&A | 15 mins |
| Panel 2: Climate action Moderator: Ms. Hitomi Rankine, Chief, Environment, and Development Policy Section, Environment and Development Division, ESCAP | 12:15 - 12:40 |
| H.E. Mr. Sok Silo Secretary General for the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development and National Food Systems Convenor for Cambodia | 5 min |
| Mr. Thongdam Phongphichith Co-Director, Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Development Association (SAEDA)-Lao PDR | 5 min |
| Mr. Jidan Fikri Terra Grow, Indonesia | 5 min |
| Opening of the floor for Q&A | 10 min |
| Closing | 12:40 - 12:45 |
| Mr. Stefanos Fotiou Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub | 5 min |
Registration and participation
For more information on side events at the 11th APFSD, please visit: APFSD11: Side Events | ESCAP (unescap.org)
To register for this side event, whether virtually or in person, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/f5TkNCqkG6UnsJcSA .
Additionally, please note that all registrants must also register for the APFSD itself by February 6 using this link: https://indico.un.org/event/1007683/
