Deep Dive Session 2.2: Building Systemic Resilience Against Climate Variability and Extremes

This session will describe several climate-smart agricultural solutions that were tested and applied in the field to reduce risk in farmers’ livelihoods and value chains at scale by managing and reducing the impact of variable weather and extreme events, particularly through enhanced digital services and innovative financial products.

Moderator:

• Liangzhi You, International Food Policy Research Institute 

Speakers: 

• Jon Hellin, International Rice Research Institute  
• Alice Laborte, International Rice Research Institute  
• Liangzhi You, International Food Policy Research Institute  
• Yating Ru, Economist (Young Professional Program), ADB 
• Dongmei Guo, Environment Specialist, ADB