ms. martha byanyima comesa secretariat
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THE HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE
“THE LIKELY EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON SPS RISKS AND TRADE IN
THE TRIPARTITE REGION”
Ms. Martha Byanyima
COMESA Secretariat04/19/23 20 August 2012, Lilongwe - Malawi
ISSUES
• Climate change variability is challenging the effectiveness of SPS regulatory systems which in turn is impacting on trade and market access
• Yet the interface of climate change, SPS risks and trade is not well understood.
• There are new financing mechanisms under CC; Agriculture is key in the CC negotiations,
04/19/23 20 August 2012, Lilongwe - Malawi
ISSUES
• At country level, there is limited collaboration between CC and SPS implementing agencies
• What mechanisms can we utilize to improve collaboration as well as leverage CC financing instruments ????
04/19/23 20 August 2012, Lilongwe - Malawi
OBJECTIVES OF THE DIALOGUE
• To discuss findings of a review of typical cases in the tripartite region, where climate variability has had impact on SPS risks, food security and trade
• To obtain countries’ perspectives on the effectiveness of domestic policies and strategies in addressing the challenges of new/emerging SPS risks as a result of climate variability
• To recommend policies and strategies that will enhance collaboration and financing for SPS capacity
04/19/23 20 August 2012, Lilongwe - Malawi
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