Major steps taken to enhance food security in South Asia
A regional Agriculture Mitigation and Adaptation Framework for Climate Change was adopted on 30 August at the closing of a five-day international symposium organized by the World Meteorological Organization, jointly with other UN partners, and hosted by Bangladesh. The Framework is the outcome of discussions among more than 250 experts and policy makers about integrated mitigation and adaptation win-win options in different agroecosystems of South Asia. Policy and financial innovations were recommended to enable smooth implementation of the Framework and its integration into the sustainable development planning of South Asia countries. The Symposium also recommended the launching of a Climate Change and Food Security in South Asia Network and the establishment of a South Asia Climate Outlook Forum.
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Internet Edition. September 4, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
