Andrea Porro, @worldfarmersorg, highlighted the importance of convergence with national farmers’ organizations, and called for their involvement in the design of innovation, policy, and financial tools.

Emphasizing that young farmers will be affected by decisions taken in boardrooms, Mawejji Harbert, Young Farmers' Federation of Uganda (UNFYA) and @worldfarmersorg, questioned how finance will reach farmers and said it must be accessible if we are to achieve a just transition.

Kati Partanen, @MTKry and @worldfarmersorg, highlighted the importance of national laws in creating obligations for climate action. She cited the potential for offering incentives such as premium prices to farmers who reduce carbon emissions and increase sequestration.

Family farmers produce over 80% of the world’s food based on value yet face disproportionate climate risks.

At a #COP29 side event, participants discussed ways to expand and structure climate finance to empower family farmers’ organizations.

https://enb.iisd.org/climate-finance-farmers-COP29