The Role of Youth in Smallholder Agriculture – Accelerating Climate Adaptation
Katherine Letizell/CGIAR
Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in ensuring food security for their communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, yet they are grappling with the challenges of constantly shifting climatic conditions. What are the views of women and young smallholder farmers on best practices for agricultural adaptation, and how can their voices be empowered?
Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in ensuring food security for their communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, contributing up to 80% of the local food supply. Despite their vital role, these farmers are grappling with the challenges of constantly shifting climatic conditions, necessitating investments in climate-smart technologies to effectively adapt to this evolving reality. Hosted jointly by the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC), CGIAR, Fairtrade International, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), this event sought to discuss approaches to consider the demands of young agricultural stakeholders on agricultural adaptation to climate change. The event was moderated by Liva Kaugure, FAO.