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Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System

February 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Thematic Group event

The agrifood system generates almost a third of GHG emissions – more than the world’s heat and electricity emissions combined. It is also a huge, untapped source of low-cost climate action. This event will present findings from the Recipe for a Livable Planet report, which is the first comprehensive global strategic framework for mitigating the agrifood system’s contributions to climate change.

Speakers:

  • Ashesh Prasann, Senior Agriculture Economist, AGF GP
  • Alexander Lotsch, Senior Climate Finance Specialist, AGF GP

Discussants:

  • Animesh Shrivastava, Lead Agriculture Economist, East Asia and Pacific (EAP) Region
  • John McIntire, independent Economist, retd. Associate Vice President, IFAD

Moderator: Preeti Ahuja, Consultant (Agriculture Economist), Chair, Agriculture, Food & Rural Development Thematic Group

Registrations:

In-Person (MC 1-860 – 1818 Society conference room)

Join virtually by Webex? Register here!

On February 20th, you will be able to join the Webex session directly by using the link provided below, among other available options.

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Join by browser/meeting number:
Meeting number: 2304 735 6243
Password: Society1818

Join by phone:
1-650-479-3207 Call-in number (US/Canada)
Access code: 2304 735 6243
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Details

Date:
February 20
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Venue

Hybrid: 1818 Society Conference Room MC1-860 and Webex

Organizer

1818Society – Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Thematic Group