Scaling up a promising stream of climate adaptation in agriculture: engaging stakeholders; enabling investments

Date and Time:

Thursday, November 14, 2024 (10:30 AM - 05:00 PM IST)

Venue:

Imaginarium AliGunjan
NDA Research Centre
Awas Phata - Awas Road,
Behind Siddheshwar Temple & Talao,
Taluka - Alibaug, Dist - Raigad,
Maharashtra - 402 208, India.

Introduction:

The upcoming seminar on November 14, 2024, at Aligunjan, will focus on addressing the urgent need for climate adaptation in the agrarian sector by driving innovative investments. As climate change poses significant threats to India’s food security, this event will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders—including financial institutions, investors, and sustainability experts—to explore how strategic capital and partnerships can promote climate-smart farming solutions. Organized by the Sustain Plus Energy Foundation, Sa Dhan, Social Alpha, and GIZ India, with Nishith Desai Associates as knowledge partners, the event will showcase successful models in resilient agriculture and highlight opportunities for scaling impactful solutions to enhance both farm productivity and climate resilience.

Agenda:

10:30 AM to 10:35 AM (IST)

Welcome Remarks

01:35 AM to 11:00 AM (IST)

Lakhpati Kisan Program – How did it increase income of farmers?

11:00 AM to 11:15 AM (IST)

How the partnership of SPEF, GIZ India and Sa Dhan is working with Financial Institutions to enable loans for climate smart agriculture products.

11:15 AM to 11:45 AM (IST)

Financial Institutions brief on their experience on the adoption of technologies.

11:45 AM to 12:00 PM (IST)

Tea / Coffee break

12:00 PM to 12:50 PM (IST)

How have Philanthropies,Multilateral Agencies and Bilateral Agencies enabled this journey and what else can they do?

12:50 PM to 01:40 PM (IST)

Lunch

01:40 PM to 02:40 PM (IST)

Investing in Microfinance for Climate-Smart Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges

02:40 PM to 03:10 PM (IST)

Unlocking Capital for Climate Agritech: The opportunities and issues in Blended Finance

03:10 PM to 04:00 PM (IST)

Participation of mainstream FIs in Climate Smart Agriculture: Drivers, Opportunities and Constraints.

04:00 PM to 04:45 PM (IST)

Way Head

04:45 PM to 05:00 PM (IST)

Closing remarks

 

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