Side Event and Exhibit proposed by WUSME at COP31, in association with Partner Organizations, have been officially confirmed.

SIDE EVENT

The Side Event will take place on 17 November with WUSME as lead applicant and in collaboration with German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK), the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC as Co-applicants, to address “From Commitments to Action: Agrifood MSMEs, Bio-Economies and Carbon Markets for Resilience”. The panel will bring together speakers and experts from the Partner Organizations and their international networks. WUSME will focus on the growing importance of SMEs related to this field.

EXHIBIT

The Exhibit will take place in conjunction with the Side Event from 16 to 20 November in collaboration with the National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD) and the Global Environmental and Climate Conservation Initiative (GECCI). The title will be “Showcasing integrated climate solutions: from climate-smart farming, adaptation, biotechnology and seaweed cultivation to renewable energy, circular economy and green mobility delivered by small and medium enterprises and farming communities across the value chain.” The Exhibit will also be a space and moment for WUSME to welcome international Delegates, share insights and discuss opportunities for collaborations.

Photos will be coming soon!