Panel reflections on conference (including participant questions and comments) Patrick Caron (CIRAD): Panel chair Lini Wollenberg (University of Vermont/CCAFS) Rose Emma M. Entsua-Mensah (CSIR Ghana) Hans Hoogeveen (Agro Department Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs) Leslie Lipper (FAO) What are the key research (gaps and new initiatives) and policy messages from the conference? What steps will allow for greater coordination amongst the climate science community, for funders of climate-smart agriculture and for policy-makers seeking to use new knowledge systems and technology? Interaction with the audience to highlight the successes, shortcomings, future research needs, and policy imperatives. 3:15 pm: Summary statement by Patrick Caron (CIRAD) 3:30 pm: Closing remarks by Linda Katehi (Chancellor, UC Davis) 3:45 pm: Meeting ends. March 27, 2013