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USDA Webinar Series - Climate-Smart Agriculture in the Caribbean Part III

 

Join USDA's Caribbean Webinar Series on Climate-Smart Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Caribbean and International Climate Hubs are pleased to present a 4-part virtual webinar series focused on climate-smart agriculture for the Caribbean region. This series will take place on Tuesday mornings from August 20 to September 24, 2024.

Event Details 

Date of First Session: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Language: English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation

Series Overview

Participants will hear from experts about climate-smart practices, resources, and initiatives tailored to the unique Caribbean region. The series aims to inform and support a continued network of information-sharing among Caribbean farmers, foresters, researchers, and officials facing common climate challenges.

Webinar Schedule

  1. An Introduction to the USDA's Climate Hub Network | August 20

    • Caribbean Climate Hub resources, tools, and events – presented by Bill Gould, Director of the Caribbean Climate Hub

    • International Climate Hub resources, tools, and events – presented by Barbara Bennett, Director of the International Climate Hub

  2. A Presentation of the Caribbean Climate Hub's Climate Adaptation Guides for Tropical Agriculture and Forestry | August 27

    • Overview of the project and its objectives

    • Sector-specific guidelines and tools for climate resilience and adaptation

    • 5-step process to address impacts such as prolonged droughts, temperature rises, and changing rainfall

    • Presented by William Gould, Diana Guzman Colon, Ph.D., and Silmarie Crespo Velez, Agronomist

  3. Caribbean Solutions to Combatting Climate Change | September 10

    • Growing stress-tolerant varieties

    • Working Trees for Small Islands

    • Applying geospatial technologies (AI, drones, etc.)

    • Diversifying practices for profit (aquaponics, shrimp farming, etc.)

    • Additional presenters to be announced

  4. Get Involved: International and Regional Efforts | September 24

    • International Initiatives on Climate and Agriculture:

      • AIM for Climate

      • COP29 

      • International Year of the Woman Farmer

      • Int'l Climate Hive – Barbara Bennett, FAS, ICH

    • Further efforts to be identified and highlighted

We look forward to your participation in this informative and collaborative event series!

Event Date Start-End

September 10, 2024 / 11:00 AM - September 10, 2024 / 12:30 PM
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