Bhutan Conference: Climate and Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development – Policy, Investment and Innovation

The upcoming conference in Thimphu, Bhutan, from 15 to 18 March 2025, will focus on four key pillars: policy frameworks, investment opportunities, project design, and multi-stakeholder dialogue. It aims to bring together a diverse group of participants, including researchers, donors, government officials, farmers, and private sector actors, to explore innovative and scalable solutions for climate-resilient agriculture, nature conservation, and food security in developing Asia and the Pacific. The conference will delve into enabling policies, financing mechanisms for smallholder farmers, best practices in project implementation, and collaborative strategies for sustainable system transformation. Throughout the four days, the event will highlight carbon-negative policies and successful regional projects, promoting unified action and cross-sectoral partnerships. By showcasing innovative approaches, the conference aims to protect ecosystems, empower farmers, and enhance resilience in food systems against climate change. The objectives include identifying policy frameworks for enabling climate-resilient agriculture, scaling investment opportunities for vulnerable farmers, and highlighting best practices for project implementation. The target participants encompass senior government officials, multilateral development banks, farmers, researchers, donors, and international organizations. The expected outcomes involve knowledge sharing on policy frameworks to support sustainable agricultural practices, identifying financing mechanisms for smallholder farmers, and fostering greater collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and donors to accelerate sustainable agriculture transformation. Registration is by invitation or prior arrangement with ADBI partners, including ACIAR and the Royal University of Bhutan, College of Natural Resources.