Eco Discussion’s Post

Climate change is projected to have significant effects on agricultural productivity by 2050, with yields decreasing by 10-25% in many regions, especially in developing countries. Increased temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and the prevalence of pests and diseases threaten food security, necessitating adaptive strategies such as crop diversification and improved water management. #didyouknow #cafs #africa #zerohunger #foodsecurity #cafsafrica #communityaction Azeez A. SALAWU HEDA Resource Centre Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) AGRA Oxfam UNICEF Usman Ummuqulthum Ifeloluwa Adeyeye Wandieville Act4Food Vote4ClimateNG

Before considering the adverse effects of the drought we're experiencing, it's important to note that Zambia's agriculture sector is rain-fed, and the manufacturing industry in the country is agro-based. The El Niño-induced drought has fractured our agricultural season in ways beyond agriculture itself. Firstly, national food security is threatened, as one million households are directly affected, this will lead to negative externalities such as food shortages and higher food prices! We have already begun to bear the cost, .as ZESCO is now rationing electricity, resulting in slowed production in most companies. The fight against climate change is not a joke, and we haven't taken it seriously as a nation; we have left the fight to only a few individuals and organizations, but this requires national input. Every time we experience drought, we're usually caught off-guard. This must be the time we build resilience and adaptation to counter the effects of climate change in the future!

Today is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Everyone in the world has the right to food and water. However, climate change is making countries more and more vulnerable to desertification and droughts, threatening food security for millions in countries with challenges growing productive crops. De-desertification using climate technology like biochar can offer countries who are suffering from food supply challenges the ability to grow crops on land which was previously unusable for agriculture. At A Healthier Earth, we are looking at how geo-specific climate solutions can help improve food security and reduce the odds of a global food shock. https://lnkd.in/etVpMHCg

🌾 #Rice is vital for countries across #Africa and #Asia, but climate change and over-farming are making it harder to cultivate. #Senegal is leading the transition to sustainable methods with the System of Rice Intensification (#SRI). Thousands of Senegalese farmers are now using SRI, benefiting from reduced water usage, higher yields, and lower pesticide and fertilizer use. As more farmers adopt SRI, the benefits to both farmers and the planet grows. Learn more: www.sri-2030.org and https://lnkd.in/ebh3wK_s #SustainableFarming #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity

Climate change is the most important concern of this century. A developing country like Pakistan whose GDP is heavily dependent on agriculture than 1. Land use 2. Reforestation 3. Restoration of land use are a key points of the agenda. Share of Agriculture in the GDP of Pakistan is 22%. So by that way climate adaptation and mitigation is easy to adopt for sustainable food production rather than controlling the industries. #climatechange #agriculture #climate

𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. Climate change poses severe threats to future agriculture, primarily through 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, land degradation and economic instability. Extreme weather events and shifting seasons disrupt crop yields, with predictions indicating a potential decline of up to 30% by 2050 if adaptation measures are not implemented. Additionally, 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 exacerbate these challenges, leading to reduced agricultural productivity and heightened poverty, particularly in vulnerable regions. As farmers face these escalating risks, the need for climate-smart agricultural practices becomes critical to ensure food security and sustain livelihoods. # Save water # Save soil # Save Agriculture....

Agricultural systems endure frequent heat waves, flooding, and drought—often all in one season. Averting rising crop losses requires developing policies and programs that help the agricultural sector—and particularly small-scale producers in the Global South—adapt to climate impacts and reduce GHG emissions. This blog by Suresh Babu, Yogendra Kumar Karki, Aniq Fadhillah and Nandita Srivastava looks at lessons and insights from national multistakeholder consultations in three countries facing frequent #climateshocks—#India, #Indonesia, and #Nepal—that have focused on developing solutions to these problems: https://lnkd.in/emThRhjf CGIAR IFPRI South Asia

India's water crisis demands urgent action, especially in the face of changing rainfall patterns. Climate change disrupts our traditional monsoon patterns, leading to severe water scarcity. It's time for a robust action plan to mitigate these effects. Climate change action plans are crucial in safeguarding our water resources, ensuring agricultural productivity, and enhancing water security for all. The country’s plight due to the water crisis and the solutions needed, understand it all here: https://bit.ly/4cHtz2S #Sustainability #WaterResources #WaterEconomy #WaterScarcity #BengaluruWaterCrisis #ClimateChange #PolicyMatters

At least 50% of the planet’s population -- 4 billion people -- face water shortages for at least one month a year. More than 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and by 2025, 1.8 billion people could face “absolute water scarcity.” Water is also the face of climate impacts: over 90% of disasters—including drought, desertification, fires, and floods—are water-related. Crops and livestock are wasting away in dry spells. Cities are sinking as groundwater is depleted. Competition between agriculture, urban supplies, and industry is growing. As the climate crisis intensifies, and it is intensifying, things will only get worse. Narrated by Rocky Dawuni via UN Environment Programme Rocky Dawuni

Explore the potential effects of La Niña's resurgence on global weather patterns and economic risks. Swiss Re Group highlights the expected impacts on agriculture and property sectors. https://hubs.la/Q02GDCyZ0 #LaNiña #ClimateRisk #EconomicImpact #GlobalBusiness