Community Event - Turning Coordination Into Impact: Delivering coherent country support across agriculture, land, and biodiversity

26 May 26, 11:45 - 13:00
Salle Obasi

Community Event - Turning Coordination Into Impact: Delivering coherent country support across agriculture, land, and biodiversity

Description

The objectives of this community event are the following:

  • Identify opportunities for stronger coordination across GEO flagships and regional initiatives
  • Explore synergies in supporting national reporting under the three Rio Conventions (UNFCCC, UNCBD, UNCCD)
  • Discuss alignment of indicators, workflows, and data use across sectors
  • Share lessons learned from existing collaboration efforts (e.g., PSIDS engagement)
  • Explore mechanisms such as helpdesks and regional hubs to improve country support
  • Generate actionable recommendations to enhance coherence and impact

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction (Moderators: Esther Makabe and Antje Hecheltjen)

Video Statements (UNCCD, UNCBD, UNFCCC)

Lightning Talks (Sven Gilliams, Ebenezer Ntsiful, Andiswa Mlisa, Lisa Rebelo)

Panel Discussion (moderators; all speakers)

Audience Q&A and Poll (moderators; all speakers)

Wrap-up and Key Takeaways (Julia Bayer-Cremer)

Speakers, Moderator