{"id":150930,"date":"2021-12-04T21:41:57","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T16:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=150930"},"modified":"2021-12-04T21:41:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T16:11:57","slug":"cop27-in-egypt-must-focus-on-food-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/cop27-in-egypt-must-focus-on-food-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"COP27, in Egypt, must focus on food systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

News: <\/strong>The United Nations Special Envoy for Food Systems Summit, has called for an unprecedented focus on food systems \u2014 food and agriculture \u2014 by ensuring that COP27 (in Egypt) has a dedicated focus on this.<\/p>\n

There is a need to reimagine our food systems,<\/strong> which requires us to look at food systems through the angle of climate change adaptation and mitigation.<\/p>\n

Food systems should be made more resilient<\/strong> to climate change while making them green and sustainable.<\/p>\n

How are food systems and climate change related to each other?<\/h5>\n

The climate crisis impacts all parts of the global food system<\/strong> \u2014 from production to consumption. It destroys land and crops, kills livestock, depletes fisheries, and cuts off transport to markets. This impacts food production, availability, diversity, access, and safety.<\/p>\n

At the same time, food systems impact the environment and are a driver of climate change.<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Climate change & Hunger<\/strong>: Analysis by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) shows that a 2\u00b0C rise in average global temperature from pre-industrial levels will see a staggering 189 million additional people in the grip of hunger.<\/p>\n

– Climate change & Vulnerable communities: <\/strong>A vast majority of such communities, who rely on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and livestock, have to bear the impacts of climate change with limited means to adapt.<\/p>\n

– Climate change & Nutrition: <\/strong>As per the latest IPCC report, climate change threatens nutrition through multi-breadbasket failures.<\/p>\n

Hence, climate change is inextricably linked to how we develop and implement our food system across the world.<\/p>\n

What is the role of WFP in this regard?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The WFP is working with communities to adapt to the changing climate<\/strong> that threatens their ability to grow food, secure incomes, and withstand shocks. It has supported 39 governments, helping them realise their national climate ambitions.<\/p>\n

In 2020, the WFP implemented climate risk management solutions<\/strong> in 28 countries, which are now better prepared for climate shocks and stresses and can recover faster.<\/p>\n

In India, the WFP and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry are planning to develop a best practice model<\/strong> on adaptation and mitigation with potential support from the Adaptation Fund.<\/p>\n

What are the key areas that we need to focus upon?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

First,<\/strong> <\/em>creating resilient livelihoods and food security solutions by protecting and improving the livelihood of vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n

Second,<\/strong><\/em> the adaptation of climate-resilient food crops, such as millets, for nutritional security.<\/p>\n

Third,<\/strong><\/em> enabling women\u2019s control and ownership of production processes and assets and increased value addition and local solutions.<\/p>\n

Fourth,<\/strong><\/em> promoting a resilient agriculture sector. This can be done by creating sustainable opportunities, access to finance, and innovation for small-holder farmers, with climate information and preparedness.<\/p>\n

Fifth,<\/strong><\/em> building capacity and knowledge of civil society and governments for vulnerability analysis. This will increase food security by addressing the link between food security and climate risk.<\/p>\n

Sixth,<\/strong><\/em> need to increase climate finance for adaptation. Multilateral development banks, other financial institutions, and the private sector need to explore innovative approaches for mobilizing finance for the adaptation fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Seventh,<\/em><\/strong> investment from governments and the private sector in supporting farmers while maintaining biodiversity, and offering attractive income and work environment to smallholders and youth.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> This post is based on the article \u201cCOP27, in Egypt, must focus on food systems<\/strong>\u201d published in The Hindu<\/strong> on 4th<\/sup> Dec<\/strong> 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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