Livestream: Tanzania–Norway Workshop on the Agriculture-Climate Nexus

4th February, 2025, Dodoma

The Agriculture-Climate Nexus: Provide Insight into National Policies and Plans

09:00-09:05 Updated Workshop Agenda – Dr. Yassin Mkwizu
09:05-09:15 Round of introductions – Ms. Maria Melby
09:15-09:25 Introduction of the workshop rationale – Ms. Marianne Johansen
09:25-09:40 Presentation from ATO: Delivering on the Agricultural Masterplan – Dr. Juma Makaranga
09:40-09:50 Presentation from VPO: How Tanzanian climate policy involves food security aspects – Ms. Kemilembe Mutasa
09:50-10:00 Remarks from PO RALG – Mr. Luoka Rogasian
10:00-10:20 Discussion Q&A on presentation – Ms. Maria Melby
10:20-10:30 Coffee and health break

Partnerships and Synergies

10:30-11:30 Panel Discussion: How to combine climate adaptation measures with the mandate of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector? How well does the NDC and climate change policies link with priorities in the agriculture sector? – Panelists: Representatives from TARI, NDC-VPO, SAGCOT, NV, IUCN; Moderator: Ms. Ragnhild Falkenberg
11:30-12:30 Synergies and partnerships – “speed dating” session – Ms. Maria Melby assisted by Ms. Ragnhild F and Ms. Guro Glavin
12:30-12:35 Announcement – Next session – Dr. Yassin Mkwizu
12:35-01:45 Lunch

High Level Session, Sign of Agreement and Launch of New Projects on Agriculture

01:45-02:00 Arrival of the Guest of Honor
02:00-02:25 Round of introductions – Dr. Lucy Ssendi
02:25-02:40 Remarks from the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania – H.E Tone Tinnes
02:40-02:50 SAGCOT presents an overview of the new strategy funded by Norway – Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga
02:50-03:00 AGRA presents the highlights of the new agreement with Norway – Mr. Vianey Rweyendela
03:00-03:15 Remarks by the Ministry of Agriculture, Minister of Agriculture – Hon. Hussein Bashe
03:15-03:20 Signing Ceremony ATO/AGRA – MoA, RNE, ATO, AGRA
03:20-03:30 Launch of new agreements SAGCOT & ATO/AGRA – MoA, RNE, ATO, AGRA, SAGCOT
03:30-03:35 Vote of thanks and closing remarks for the opening session – Mr. Jeremiah Temu
03:35-03:40 Group photo
03:40-04:00 Coffee & Networking
04:00-04:15 Media interviews
04:15-04:45 Short break
04:45-06:00 Reception at the Nashera hotel – Ms. Gladys Mkuchu