Bayer Foundation & Arya.ag Organise RITH- Climate Summit '23 to Discuss Climate-Resilient Agricultural Strategies

The esteemed presence of Franklin L. Khobung, Joint Secretary (NRM/RFS) at the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, as the chief guest added significance to the occasion. The RITH- Climate Summit '23 marked a substantial step towards integrating progressive FPOs with leading climate champions. Krishi Jagran, joining as the media partner, actively contributed to fostering discussions on sustainable agriculture.

In his welcome address, Anand Chandra, Co-Founder & Executive Director at Arya. ag, shared valuable insights into promoting climate-resilient and regenerative farm practices, aiming to facilitate profitable transactions with market players. Prasanna Rao, Co-Founder & CEO at Arya. ag, expressed that this initiative embodies a collective commitment to instigate positive change in Indian agriculture, creating a more sustainable and resilient future for small farmers.

The four panel discussions incorporated at the RITH-Climate Summit '23 provided a comprehensive exploration of critical aspects related to climate-resilient agriculture. The first panel focused on addressing the challenges in transitioning to climate-resilient production, with a spotlight on incentivizing relevant packages of practices for farmers. The second panel delved into the practical aspect of "Actionising Climate Goals," emphasizing the need for building connections between corporate actions and grassroots initiatives to achieve tangible climate impacts.

The third panel, "Productive Convergences," showcased winning examples and shared insights into the journey thus far, highlighting success stories in climate-resilient agriculture. The concluding Panel 4, "Harmonizing Stakeholder Roles," emphasized the importance of collaboration for the successful implementation of pilots and the development of scalable models. Together, these panels contributed to a robust discourse on the vital role of stakeholders in driving sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.

The summit's deliberations centered around strategies to boost the competitiveness of Community-Based Organization (CBO) Value Chains. Climate sustainability and financial sustainability were key focal points, with an emphasis on incentivizing farmers with relevant packages of practices, establishing connections between corporate initiatives and grassroots efforts for impactful climate action, showcasing successful examples of productive convergences, and advocating for collaborative efforts among stakeholders for the successful implementation of pilots and scalable models. The discussions aimed to foster a comprehensive approach to address challenges and opportunities in transitioning climate-resilient agricultural practices.

The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony, acknowledging the contributions of chief guests and panelists.