Organized as part of the CLP Africa, this learning exchange aims to discuss the economics of drought in the African context. The event will consist of four segments. First, we will have a presentation on the UNCCD CLPs, including of the online community portal and of the activities planned for 2025. Second, there will be a presentation by Mark Schauer (ELD/GIZ) on the recently launched report the Economics of drought Investing in nature-based solutions for drought resilience – Proaction pays. Third, we will have a case study presentation from Nina Bisom on the economics of sustainable land management in Tunisia. Fourth, we will have breakout discussion aiming to share country experiences and practices related to financing drought initiatives.
Speakers
· Daniel Tsegai, UNCCD
· Laurent-Charles Tremblay-Levesque, GWP
· Mark Schauer, ELD/GIZ
· Nina Bisom, ELD/GIZ
· Cheikh Toure, UNCCD
· Milcah Ndegwa, UNCCD