Dec 15 Planning and Coordination Meeting

Content identification and dissemination

Rabi 21/22:

• Content for 5 rabi practices incl a generic “Why CSA” reaches ~88k farmers of which ~20% adopt at least one practice

• Instrumentation in place to track reach and adoption within JEEViKA system

Kharif 22:

• Practices for kharif 2022 identified and aligned with broader Convergence Platform

• Start thinking about how to track reach / adoption in advisory networks other than JEEViKA

• Value chain partners on-board that can respond to some of the access issues

• Aligned with JEEViKA on districts and practices; in position to reach +120k farmers

• CIMMYT and CSISA validate and provide technical guidance on practices (eg, N fertilizer optimization rates, why CSA / climate sensitization training for VRPs and farmers)

• DG to develop scripts and work with local video production resources to produce or adapt existing content

• DG works with JEEViKA to train VRPs and disseminate via VBE and alternative channels (eg, Whatsapp groups)

• EDF to make intros to value chain partners for necessary inputs/equipment if we want to empower farmers to address access barriers (and go beyond awareness)

Credible and cost effective data collection at-scale

Rabi 21/22

• Data on rabi practices captured for ~1,600 farmers

• Some basic automated data validation and checks in place

• Methodology for data capture and farmer sampling is documented and seen as credible basis for establishing a baseline of current practices and yield scale emissions at a block or district level

Kharif 22

• Use a smart sampling approach to figure out where we deploy the data collection forms

• Data collection forms ready with some basic automated data validation checks in place

• EDF to support development / refinement of data collection methodology; look to a standard that is sufficiently robust for carbon markets

• DG to work with JEEViKA to train VRPs, design and deploy forms, make VRP payments, etc.

• CIMMYT to share learnings from LDS and review data collection methodology

GHG emission estimates; model inter-comparison and calibration

• Initial GHG estimates from CFT and DNDC based on kharif 2021 data ready and visualized

• Initial feedback from inter-comparison shared with model developers; start of a dialogue that moves us towards more accurate models

• [tbc] Leverage EDF data for model calibration

Rabi 21/22:

• Data collection forms are based on inputs required to generate emission estimates (similar to what we did for kharif 21)

Kharif 22:

• Model requirements inform data collection forms

• DG team to work with model developers to get initial GHG estimates

• CIMMYT to drive inter-comparison with a deep-dive on understanding how the models deal w soil hydrology

• EDF to support CIMMYT in inter-comparison work

Farmer data wallet; design and value prop

• Farmer workshop held to understand awareness of CSA and identify entry points for data wallet

• Mockups prepared for product ideas that can incentivize data capture and sharing

• DG to lead and bring in EDF and CIMMYT teams for guidance

Comms, advocacy, knowledge sharing

• Bihar ecosystem mapping complete and engaged with at least 3 partners on potential collaborations

• Mapping of relevant stakeholders in potential “next-up” states and some initial outreach

• Hold learning workshop with JEEViKA team to build momentum for scaling the program to additional districts

• Prepare memo for first Sequoia Strategic Review call (submit 10 days prior to April 1)

• EDF and CIMMYT to make intros to relevant stakeholders in Bihar and other states

• EDF to advise on positioning with key stakeholders, esp policymakers and those involved in State Climate Action Plans

• EDF and CIMMYT to review and provide input on Sequoia memo (prepared by DG)