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National Inter-Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change

National Inter-Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change. Agriculture Sector Wollor E. Topor. Cape Hotel, Monrovia 24 - 26 June, 2009. >20% of GDP. >70% of the active labor force. LONG TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH 3.6% annually.

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National Inter-Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change

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  1. National Inter-Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change Agriculture Sector Wollor E. Topor Cape Hotel, Monrovia 24 - 26 June, 2009

  2. >20% of GDP >70% of the active labor force LONG TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH 3.6% annually AGRICULTURE contributes • FOREIGN INVESTMENT (i.e.) • US$ 150M - BRE • US$ 800M - Sime Darby • US$ 30M - ADA • RECEIPTS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY • US$ 184.1M (of which 170.9M is from rubber) Why agriculture is a key sector? Quantification & monetization of impacts US$431M by 2017 (poor nutrition) BRE = Buchanan Renewable Energy ADA = Foundation for African Development Aid Commercial

  3. MAJOR PHYSICAL IMPACTS OF CC ON AGRICULTURE Land Degradation ↑ soil erosion ↑ flood risks “Quiet Drought” Increased Temperature ↑ heat stress to crops & livestock ↑ evaporation & transpiration rate ↓ soil moisture levels • Erratic rainfall patterns • affect optimum use of water for both plants and animals Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture

  4. SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE • Inadequate knowledge • Traditional values • Poor nutrition • Poor extension services • Weak institutions Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture can be viewed at • ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE • Decrease in production • Decrease in income • Limited employment • Increase poverty contributes to can lead to FOOD INSECURITY POOR LIVING STANDARD • ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE • Plundering of natural resources • Unclear tenure rights • Inappropriate land use • Water shortage • Soil erosion Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture

  5. Proposed adaptation options Water management Principal adaptation options Intensification & diversification of farming practices Slowing down deforestation • Adoption of new farming techniques & technology • improved tilling techniques • increasing drought-resistant crop varieties • Agroforestry/ Intercropping • Diversification of crops • Different crop rotation Improve efficiency of water use & management for crop production

  6. Key issues for assessing I&FF for sector Value Assessment Environmental Analysis with specific reference to CC impact on agriculture Capability Assessment Profile of Capabilities Sense of Priorities (People’s Participation, Adaptation Measures) Profile of Opportunity 3 3 N 1 2 Matching Establishment of Investment Opportunity Profile Actual Preparation Project Rationalization i.e. Project #3 as 1st Priority Pre-Preparation of Project Concept Paper for Financing Secure Financing for PFS Pre-Preparation Fig. 1. Framework of Planning Pre-Investment & Financial Flow DATA AVAILABILITY - There is little or no data available regarding I & FF PROPOSED METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH - There is a need to strengthen information assessment as means of addressing I & FF

  7. Recommendations for conducting assessment of I&FF for agriculture sector EPA (Coordinating Agency) • POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES • GOL • World Bank • UNDP • CI • FFI Civil Society (i.e. Green Advocate, SDI, etc.) Agriculture Learning Institutions (i.e. UL) International Community (i.e. World Bank, UNDP, etc.) Line Agencies (i.e. MOA, ML & E, FDA, etc.)

  8. Thanks for your attention!

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