COP30: Empowering Smallholders for Global Food Security
To meet global climate and developmental goals, we must prioritize smallholder farmers in climate action, says Gabriel Ferrero, strategic advisor to the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program.
Agriculture and food systems have been overlooked in climate negotiations, despite being highly vulnerable to climate impacts, particularly for smallholder farmers and small-scale food producers.
- Farming and land use are among the sectors most affected by climate change.
- Agriculture contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Agrifood systems have the potential to provide solutions to climate challenges.
Agriculture and food systems have long been sidelined in climate negotiations.
Agrifood systems currently receive only 4% of funding, highlighting the need for increased support and investment.
Author's summary: COP30 is a chance to achieve global food security by empowering smallholders.
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