MScCCAFS Annual Research Conference (2022)
Annual Conference of MScCCAFS Program (2022)
Climate Resilient AgriFood Systems Transformation
An MScCCAFS Program, Ryan Institute & IFIAD Webinar Event
9th September 2022
The 2022 Annual Conference of the MScCCAFS program at the University of Galway will be run as a webinar which will start at 0930 (Irish time) on Friday 9th September 2022. The MScCCAFS Annual Conference will be broadcast as a webinar on the Ryan Institute Youtube Channel, where attendees can view the presentations by the students on the MScCCAFS program (2021-2022) and also post comments. All are welcome!
Schedule
Welcome & Introduction (Prof. Charles Spillane, MScCCAFS Program Director)
Session 1: Climate change policy implementation and innovation
Introduction (Dr. Peter McKeown, MScCCAFS Program Coordinator)
Barrins, Jacinta What constitutes “institutional arrangements” for Member State reporting for UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement?
Tsvetkov, Bozhidar (Bobby) The trade-offs and compromises of Water-Land Governance in Asian Mega Deltas: A comparative case study of the Bangladesh GBM Delta and the Cambodia Mekong Delta
Session 2: Social inclusion and justice in climate change transformation pathways for sustainable agrifood systems
Introduction (Dr. Una Murray, MScCCAFS Program Committee)
Burke, Robert Enabling socially inclusive action to build resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change and natural hazards of the most marginalised
Moylan, Megan Social protection to strengthen climate resilience in agriculture in East Africa
Concar, Evan Social equity blind spots for transformational adaptation in agricultural projects in Africa
Session 3: Food Systems Transformation
Introduction (Prof. Charles Spillane, MScCCAFS Program Director)
Liddy, Heidi Food Mapping for City Region Food System Transformations in Bahir Dar, Hanoi and Cali
Karan, Romyne Food systems analysis of transformative impact pathways for sustainable and nutritious diets in the Eastern Cape of South Africa
Session 4: Scaling legumes for water-food-energy nexus sustainability, nutritional security & livelihood resilience
Introduction (Noel Ndlovu, LEG4DEV PhD student)
Breen, Caitlin Systematic Review of Legume Seed Systems in sub-Saharan Africa: Barriers, Opportunities and Scaling Options
Nguma, Emelda Paul Protein-Energy Undernutrition and Sustainable Intensification of Tropical Grain Legumes in sub-Saharan Africa
Sisoka, Lungile May Are food cultures and recipes barriers or enablers of dietary transitions for legume scaling in sub-Saharan Africa?
Coffee Break Partner Pitch
What is the Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD)?
Patrice Lucid, Coordinator of IFIAD, c/o Self Help Africa, Dublin, Ireland
Session 5: Climate change resilience of agrifood systems
Introduction (Dr. David Styles, MScCCAFS Program Committee)
Dunne, Fiona Vulnerabilities Exposed by Import Dependent Domestic and Imported Commodities; Resilience to Reduce Vulnerabilities and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Everette, Katherine (Kayti) Agri-food Resilience Through Community Resilience: Community Garden Impacts on Social Transformation and Biodiversity
Session 6: Alternative proteins for food systems transformation
Introduction (Prof. Charles Spillane, MScCCAFS Program Director)
O’Brien, George Scaling routes for insect-based food and feed production in EU to meet climate, nutrition and sustainability targets
O’Sullivan, Jennifer Development of blended animal-plant protein dairy hybrid drinks for nutrition, wellness and climate mitigation
Session 7: Ruminant livestock, climate change and sustainability challenges
Introduction (Dr. Galina Brychkova, MScCCAFS Program Committee)
Myers, Michael Impact of climate change on veterinary practices and animal welfare in the European Union
Kunzler, Madelyn Do Climate Smart Agriculture Practices Affect Livestock Meat Quality?
Healy, Deanna Sustainable Protein Supply from Grass-Based Biorefineries for Livestock Feed
Session 8: Emissions reduction pathways from global agrifood systems
Introduction (Prof. Charles Spillane, MScCCAFS Program Director)
Markey, Kevin Feasibility of the ‘Methane Reduction Pledge’ within Methane Emitting Agricultural Sectors
Mashizha, Tinashe Yield gains from hybrid rice generate lower emissions per unit product than inbred lines
Coffee Break Partner Pitch
The Global Research Alliance for Agricultural Greenhouse Gases
and the CLIFF-GRADS PhD Fellowship Program
Bertha Kasonde, GRA CLIFF-GRADS Coordinator, Ryan Institute, University of Galway
Session 9: Agri-innovations for climate change mitigation, adaptation and food security
Introduction (Dr. Peter McKeown, MScCCAFS Program Coordinator)
Rehberger, Emily Climate and Environmental Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture Practices: An Evidence Review
Zielonko, Dylan Pearl Millet’s Viability as a Climate Resilient and Nutritious Cereal in the West African Sahel
Session 10: Climate communication & literacy for sustainable futures
Introduction (Dr. Liz Coleman, MScCCAFS Program Committee)
Kailea, Atelina Embedding climate literacy for climate action & empowerment in the school system of climate vulnerable low-lying island states
Joyce, Kate Mobilising Music as a Communication Channel for Global Climate Action
Mollel, Margareth Digital technologies to accelerate the impact of climate smart agriculture by next generation farmers in Sub Saharan Africa
Session 11: Climate change and human mobility
Introduction (Dr. Una Murray, MScCCAFS Program Committee)
Gadisi, Tendani Avoiding Climate Maladaptation of Smallholder Farmers – Disaggregating the resilience needs of farmers’ capabilities to “step up”
Huber, Jona Climate-Related Migration and the Climate-Security-Migration Nexus in the Central American Dry Corridor
Concluding Remarks: (Prof. Charles Spillane, MScCCAFS Program Director)