COP30: Empowering Smallholders for Global Food Security
To achieve global climate and developmental goals, smallholder farmers must be at the center of climate action, says Gabriel Ferrero, strategic advisor to the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program.
Despite being a fundamental priority under the Paris Agreement, agriculture and food systems have been neglected in climate negotiations, although they are highly vulnerable to climate impacts, particularly for smallholder farmers.
- Agriculture is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.
- It is also a potential source of solutions.
- Agrifood systems receive only 4.3% of total climate finance.
- Smallholder farmers produce up to 80% of food in developing countries but receive minimal support.
Agriculture and food systems have long been sidelined in climate negotiations.
Author's summary: COP30 must prioritize smallholder farmers for global food security.
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