The Rio Conventions are three international agreements established during the 1992 Earth Summit (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro. These conventions- the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)- aim to address global environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
There is increasing recognition that, although each Rio Convention has its own distinct objectives and commitments, they are mutually dependent and inherently interconnected. The Conventions address many of the same environmental and sustainable development issues and operate within the same ecosystems. This event will highlight the synergies between these critical international agreements, and discuss common threads that unite the Conventions. Through expert discussions, inspiring youth contributions, and interactive sessions, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of how integrated approaches can address global environmental challenges.
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About Changemakers for Agri-food Action
This webinar is part of an ongoing capacity building series called the Changemakers for Agri-food Action. The Changemakers for Agri-food Action is a 5-part, monthly online webinar series from June 2024 to October 2024. This webinar series will focus on forging connections between the Rio Conventions through the vital role of youth in addressing climate change and transforming agri-food systems.
The Changemakers for Agri-food Action series is based on the format of the YPARD Global Cafes, which is a virtual space of experience sharing and knowledge exchange among young practitioners in the agriculture and food systems sector.
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