- The Multistakeholder Webinar on Agricultural Policy-Practice Gap Assessment in the Haor Ecology of Bangladesh took place on September 29, 2024, focusing on climate resilience, policy adaptation, and sustainable agriculture in the Haor region.
Hosted by SAFE, India, in collaboration with PFRI, India, the webinar gathered scientists, policymakers, and development experts for keynote speeches and discussions on region-specific agricultural policies.
Participants highlighted the need for better institutional coordination, improved resource management, and tailored policies
for flood-prone agricultural areas. The session concluded with a call for collaborative research, enhanced farmer capacity-building,
and the integration of climate-adaptive strategies into national agricultural policies.
- Experts from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka came together for the Multistakeholder
Webinar on Policy Comprehension to Mainstream Climate-Resilient Agro-Farming Practices in South Asia on July 16, 2024.
Hosted by the South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE), India, in collaboration with the Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation (PFRI), India, the event featured keynote addresses from leading academics and policymakers, followed by a panel discussion on policy challenges and implementation gaps. Participants stressed the importance of aligning policies with grassroots realities, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and strengthening climate adaptation strategies in agriculture. The session
wrapped up with a collective vision to enhance climate-smart policies for a more resilient agricultural sector across South Asia.
- Addressing policy challenges, adaptation gaps, and the role of smart technologies in climate resilience, the Multistakeholder
Webinar on Policy Gap in Implementing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh was held on September 26, 2024.
The event was organized by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Bangladesh, in partnership with SAFE,
India, and PFRI, India. Featuring keynote addresses and a dynamic open forum discussion, experts underscored the need for localized
policy implementation, improved institutional coordination, and greater farmer engagement. The session concluded with a commitment to
strengthening digital platforms, fostering knowledge-sharing, and promoting collaborative efforts for climate-smart agriculture in Bangladesh.
- On July 19, 2024, policymakers, scientists, NGOs, and community representatives convened in Kolkata, India, for the
Multistakeholder Workshop on Policy Comprehension to Mainstream Climate-Resilient
Agro-Farming Practices in the Indian Sundarbans. Organized by SAFE, India, in partnership with PFRI, India,
the workshop sought to bridge the gap between policy and practice in climate-resilient agriculture. Discussions revolved around
agricultural policies, sustainable farming approaches, and local adaptation strategies, with stakeholders highlighting the need for
collaborative governance, greater farmer participation, and integrated farming systems. The workshop concluded with a commitment to
strengthening climate-adaptive agricultural solutions in the Sundarbans.
- Bringing together policymakers, researchers, and agricultural practitioners, the Multistakeholder Workshop on Policy Comprehension
to Mainstream Climate-Resilient Agro-Farming Practices in Sri Lanka took place on August 8, 2024, at the Rain Centre, Lanka Rainwater
Harvesting Forum, Pelawatta, Colombo. Hosted by SAFE, India, in collaboration with PFRI, India, the workshop explored the intersection
of policy, practice, and climate resilience. Key discussions focused on institutional coordination, empowering farming communities, and
optimizing resource management for sustainable agriculture. The event concluded with a shared commitment to reinforcing
climate-responsive policies and strengthening long-term agricultural resilience in Sri Lanka.
