Climate change poses an increasing threat to African agriculture, an activity highly dependent on climatic conditions. FOs, often the first to be affected by these disruptions, play a key role in the transition to sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. However, their participation in climate negotiation processes, such as those conducted under the UNFCCC, remains limited. Moreover, access to international funding dedicated to climate change adaptation and mitigation poses challenges for many FOs. It is therefore essential to strengthen their skills so they can play an active role in combating the impacts of climate change and seize opportunities offered by international processes like the COP.
Within the framework of the FO exchange platform, a joint session with the UNFCCC was organized on October, 31, 2024, on the topic : “African Farmers’ Organizations, Climate Resilience, and the COP.” This session will allow FOs to enhance their understanding of climate issues and better navigate international funding and advocacy mechanisms. The 2.5-hour session will focus on the practical knowledge and tools necessary to strengthen FOs’ resilience and effectively engage in COP 29 processes.
1- Webinar Series on UNFCCC Negotiation Processes: The project is a partnership
between Pan-African Farmer’s Organization (PAFO), Andreas Hermes Akademie
(AHA) and Food and Forest Development Finland (FFD). It aims to strengthen the
participation of elected representatives and technical staff from Farmers’ Organizations
and their members, as well as those from PAFO. It also targets representatives of
national Farmers’ Organizations (FOs) in Africa to play a greater role in UNFCCC
negotiations and other climate-related issues while assisting their members in engaging
at the national level.
2- Pan-African Exchange Platform for FOs: This platform serves as a hub for enhancing
the skills of FOs, facilitating peer exchange and learning. It enables FOs to share lessons
learned across various domains to effectively develop their capacities. This project set up by PAFO, in partnership with the Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA) and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).