June 2025
03
Family Farming PreCOP30
Brasilia, Brazil
3-5 June Getting ready for COP30. More information coming soon.
May 2025
14
Local Finance Design Sprint for Food Systems and Green Energy Solutions
Bilbao
14-16 May The World Rural Forum is co-orginizing the United Nations Local Finance Design Sprint for Food Systems and Green Energy Solutions, co-hosted by the United Nations Joint SDG Fund and Local2030 Coalition. This three-day event will convene 50 global experts and stakeholders to co-create a collective blueprint of solutions for unlocking finance for territorial food systems and green economy transformation.
April 2025
09
International Webinar: Can climate finance work for family farming? Exploring alternatives to prepare for COP30
Zoom
This international webinar, hosted by the World Rural Forum and supported by the Forest and Farm Facility, will provide a comprehensive overview of the climate finance landscape, exploring alternatives beyond traditional public funding sources. A session to:
- Learn about climate finance mechanisms like carbon markets, REDD+ and blended finance, including successful examples.
- Interact with experts who understand the specific needs of family farmers.
- Connect with other family farming organisations facing similar challenges.
November 2024
19
COP29: Farmer led event on Food Day: Making Climate Finance Work for Farmers: On-farm experiences and concrete solutions
COP29 Bakú - Azerbaiyán
Co-hosted by WRF, AFA, WFO, FARMERS FORUM
FOOD DAY AT COP29. Farmer-led Event on Harmoniya grassroots-link: This event will explore the critical role of farmers in global food security and rural development, their disproportionate exposure to climate risks, and the pressing need to unlock access for them to climate financing.
November 2024
18
COP29: Putting food on the table: Family Farmers at the heart of Climate Action
COP29 Bakú - Azerbaiyán
Co-hosted by WRF, AFA, COPROFAM, ESAFF, INOFO, ILC, AFO, PDRR, PIFON, PROPAC The discussion will explore current barriers, opportunities for scaling up support, and strategies for implementing long-term, farmer-led solutions and will emphasize the need for greater recognition of family farmers' catalytic role in sustainable agriculture and their inclusion in policymaking processes and funds to contribute to resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems worldwide.
November 2024
16
COP29: Unlocking Access to Climate Finance: evidence from research and family farmers' experience
COP29 Bakú - Azerbaiyán
Local-led access to climate finance is pivotal to ensure the NCQG and L&D fund deliver for the needs of most affected communities. We highlight voices from family farmers’ organisations, their experience with the climate crisis, impact on food production, and proposals for access to climate finance.
