Agriculture is a cornerstone of the economies of most countries and yet is dominated by climate-vulnerable rainfed systems.
At the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) held in Nairobi, Kenya from September 4 to 6 2023, it was emphasised that climate change impacts in Sub-Saharan Africa are severe and will increase in the future.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of the economies of most countries and yet is dominated by climate-vulnerable rainfed systems. Meeting the food demands of the growing African population will require significant adjustments in food production systems and unfortunately, current adaptation efforts across the continent are insufficient to meet the climate challenge.
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