The important role of agrifood systems across the Rio Convention Conference of Parties to the CBD, UNFCCC, and UNCCD

Jointly organized by the FAO Liaison Offices in Brussels, Geneva and New York, together with the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) and the Land and Water Division (NSL), this briefing will provide an opportunity for key stakeholders, including representatives of the Rio Convention Conferences of the Parties (CBD, UNFCCC, and UNCCD), to discuss the importance of agrifood systems in achieving global environmental goals.

This briefing aims to:

• highlight the role of agrifood sectors in the upcoming CBD COP16, UNFCCC COP29, and UNCCD COP16;
• explore how FAO can assist Members in achieving their national biodiversity, climate, and land degradation targets; and
• provide a platform for the COP Presidencies and other key stakeholders to share their perspectives on the contribution of agrifood systems to the conference agendas and their priorities for action.

A detailed agenda will follow in the upcoming days.

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