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With research staff from more than 70 countries, and offices across the globe, IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.

David Spielman

David Spielman is the director of IFPRI’s Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit and has been with the institute since 2004. His research agenda covers a range of topics including agriculture and rural development policy; agricultural science, technology, and innovation; plant genetic resources and seed systems; agricultural extension and advisory services; and community-driven rural development.

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Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.

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IFPRI currently has more than 480 employees working in over 70 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.

Synergies between agricultural mitigation and adaptation to climate change

East African experience

Liva Weel room, Bella Center, COP-15

Copenhagen, Denmark

December 11, 2010

  • 9:30 – 11:30 pm (UTC)
  • 4:30 – 6:30 pm (US/Eastern)
  • 3:00 – 5:00 am (Asia/Kolkata)

OP-15 Side Event

Adaptive capacity for African farmers is low due to dependence on rainfed agriculture and poverty. Policymakers and researchers from Ethiopia and Kenya will discuss adaptation strategies sought and the potential for incorporating mitigation in agriculture into climate negotiations.

Food and drink will be served at the event.