Africa’s population is set to grow by 950 million in the next 25 years, placing immense pressure on food systems already grappling with insecurity. To meet rising demand, agricultural productivity must increase by 70%. Yet, food production, processing, and storage rely heavily on water and energy—two resources that are already under strain. Agriculture alone accounts […]
The AFS Forum 2024 Annual Summit
The AFS Forum 2024 annual summit theme emphasizes unlocking the creative potential of youth and women to accelerate at scale economic development, alongside digital innovations for sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient food systems. The theme focuses on three key actions: innovate, accelerate, and scale: Delivering food systems in a digital and climate era.
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Climate-Resilient Crops are Key to Africa’s Food and Nutrition Security
By Enock Chikava, Director, Agricultural Delivery Systems, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation After the recent 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, one key theme stands out: the need to prioritize food and nutrition security within Africa’s broader climate agenda. This urgency cannot be overstated. Africa is at the forefront of an escalating climate crisis that […]
Rethinking and Regenerating Our Food Systems
The potential of regenerative agriculture to transform food systems was a key theme at this year’s Africa Food Systems Forum. Our partner SNV released a position paper going into the detail of how regenerative agriculture can address urgent challenges like soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate resilience. This repost highlights insights from SNV’s position on […]
