Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Forestry
Agriculture contributes directly and indirectly to climate change rendering farmers among the most vulnerable in Africa. Africa' economy is majorly dependant on agriculture, which highly rainfed hence among the most vulnerable areas to climate impacts. Approximately, 60% of Africa' trade and jobs respectively are derived from agricultural. Agricultural practices have impacted on the forestry in Africa. The indigenous agricultural practices like 'slash and burn' and mechanization have continually contributed to the destruction of forests as creation for more land for intense crop and livestock increase in order to produce more for the increasing population.
Investigating the impacts of climate variability on food production, supply chains, and nutrition outcomes, with a focus on vulnerable rural and urban populations.
Promoting integrated land-use systems that combine trees, crops, and livestock to enhance productivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
Generating evidence to guide policy reforms that incentivise sustainable farming practices, improve market access, and strengthen farmer resilience.