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Join global experts, policymakers, & innovators on September 22, 2025, for a dynamic, full-day in-person event at NYU Wagner, exploring how smallholder empowerment, regenerative agriculture, & circular economy solutions can drive climate resilience & sustainable development. Hosted by O Mundo Que Queremos, ECCON Soluces Ambientais, & NYU Wagner SI3, the program will feature six thought-provoking panels tackling critical issues like agri-finance innovation, forest-friendly economies, & perennial carbon solutions. With voices from the Global South & a strong focus on policy & practice, this event offers actionable insights for a regenerative, equitable future. Speakers to be announced soon.
Opening remarks
8:45am - 9:00 am
Panel 1: Smallholders & Food Systems at the Core: Policy Pathways for Adaptation & Resilient Agriculture
How public policies can drive the transformation toward resilient food systems by empowering smallholder & family farmers. It will highlight the role of climate-smart innovations, regenerative practices such as agroecology & agroforestry, & strategies for sustainable soil & biodiversity management.
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Panel 2: Funding mechanisms & innovative financial instruments to accelerate sustainable transitions
Discussing funding mechanisms, investment flows, & innovative financial instruments to accelerate sustainable transitions in emerging economies.
Time: 10:45am - 12:00pm
Panel 3 - How tropical countries can lead the transition to regenerative agriculture worldwide
A view of how regenerative tropical agriculture can transform production systems, enhance climate resilience, & create new opportunities for Global South countries to lead in shaping a sustainable & equitable global agri-food economy.
Time: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
*Lunch boxes will be served to registered participants.
1:30 - 2pm: Opening remarks for afternoon sessions
Panel 4 - Opportunities to decarbonize the economy through adequate waste & resources management
By transforming waste into a valuable resource through circular economy strategies, efficient recycling systems, & innovative resource management, we can unlock significant emissions reductions, conserve natural resources, & foster new green economic opportunities.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:20pm
Panel 5 - Brazil's Climate & Nature Solutions
This event aims to explore how consolidated & scalable nature & climate solutions can serve as levers to advance the global climate agenda. The discussion will focus on how these solutions-ranging from agriculture & forests to carbon markets & critical minerals-can highlight the political & strategic value of bringing concrete solutions to the forefront of climate debates.
Time: 3:30pm - 4:50pm
Panel 6 - How to harvest perennial carbon from perennial crops?
The panel will explore the technical, scientific, & market-related experiences of the companies & speakers involving agriculture, Payment for Environmental Services (PES), & Citrosuco's practical application of the PSA Carbon Agro Perennial methodology for generating carbon credits.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:20pm
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