On 11 December EBA organized a Workshop on "Smart climate risk adaptation practices and measures to reduce the vulnerability of agricultural systems and promote the green economy" in the context of the implementation of the project "Promoting the European Green Pact in
Eastern Partnership (PROGRESS), a project funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Government and implemented by GIZ Moldova in partnership with a Consortium of Organizations (OECD, EBA Moldova, REC, IEF).
The workshop proposed the following issues to the participants for discussion:
1. Needs in implementing smart practices and measures for adaptation to climate risks
2. Disaster risk reduction - assessment and monitoring methods
3. Smart management practices
4. Digitalization practices and application of artificial intelligence
5. Investment needs and attracting climate smart finance sources
The project aims to provide the necessary support in identifying green and climate resilient solutions in agriculture for the two value chains: nut crops and stone fruits for the sectoral associations and their members (Moldova Fruct, MOVCA, Association of Nut Growers of Moldova), as well as to promote these solutions in the Republic of Moldova.