Indo Gangetic Plains Scenarios Workshop 1: Introducing and Developing Regional Scenarios
Workshop Objectives
- Launch the CCAFS Scenarios Development Process for the IGP
- Introduce rationale and process of developing scenarios for 2030
- Initiate the development of a set of scenario narratives for the IGP
- Plan follow-up activities
Workshop Objectives
- Launch the CCAFS Scenarios Development Process for the IGP
- Introduce rationale and process of developing scenarios for 2030
- Initiate the development of a set of scenario narratives for the IGP
- Plan follow-up activities
Tue 9 Nov 2010
Session 1
Introduction to scenarios, and their development as a component of CCAFS – presentations by John Ingram (JI), Andrew Ainslie (AA) and Polly Ericksen (PE)
Plenary discussion (questions and clarifications).
Session 2
3 Breakout Groups: What are the main drivers and their uncertainties in relation to food security and agriculture in the IGP in 2030?
- 3 sets of most important 5 drivers and their uncertainties
Session 3
Report back and discussion
Establish consolidated list of drivers that are both important AND uncertain
Session 4
3 Breakout Groups: Establish 2-5 plausible futures for the IGP based on the consolidated list of drivers; what are the main features of each scenario and suggested names for each scenario?
- Key features of 2 - 5 scenarios per group
Wed 10 Nov 2010
Session 1
Recap of Day 1/Tuesday
Report back from each group – presentation of the key features of the scenarios
Establish Consolidated list of 3 or 4 scenarios
Session 2
3-4 Breakout Groups: Begin to elaborate the narratives.
- Main elements of narratives for each scenario with timeline
Session 3
Report back – Check for overlaps and sufficient contrasts
- Agreed set of narratives for scenarios
Scenarios roadmap: Identify, recruit and charge small writing groups and/or individuals to further develop the narratives; timetable and scheduling of tasks; dates and venue for follow-up meeting
- Agreed next steps
Session 4
Wrap up and evaluation of the Scenario development process over the past two days