Objective

To strengthen the technical and political capabilities of PLACA member countries to participate in the international negotiation processes on climate change in agriculture in an informed and strategic manner, through a cycle of technical analysis, regional dialogue and exchange of experiences.

• August 19 - From Sharm el-Sheikh to Belém: Regional priorities for climate-resilient and climate-integrated agriculture

Analysis of Decision 3/CP.27 and the Joint Work on Agriculture; progress following SB62; regional integration of adaptation, mitigation and food security.

Recording

• August 26 - Enhancing Agriculture in NDCs 3.0: Approaches and Climate Ambition from Latin America and the Caribbean

Role of agriculture in the new 2025 NDCs; regional experiences in formulation and monitoring; coherence between adaptation, mitigation, and food security; methodologies and tools for agricultural MRV systems.

• September 09 - Navigating the nexus: challenges and opportunities for developing countries in the interplay between Articles 5 and 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Understand the interrelationship between Articles 5 and 6 of the Paris Agreement; opportunities and challenges for integrating REDD+ and market mechanisms in the AFOLU sector; regional experiences and best practices to ensure environmental integrity, equitable benefit-sharing, and effective participation.

• September 30 - Addressing Loss and Damage in Agriculture: From Impact Assessment to Global Action

Implications of the Loss and Damage Fund for agriculture; approaches from international cooperation, eligibility and access criteria; loss assessment and vulnerability of rural communities.