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COP29 Leaders|Dr. Agnes Kalibata: Transforming Food Systems to Combat Climate Change and Strengthen Resilience

Isabelle Leclerc by Isabelle Leclerc
November 5, 2024
Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA and Climate Champions Global Ambassador (Photography:Food4Transformation)

Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA and Climate Champions Global Ambassador (Photography:Food4Transformation)

Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA and Climate Champions Global Ambassador, emphasizes the urgent need to reshape Africa’s food systems in response to growing climate challenges. “Africa’s food systems are fragile, and with 20% of the population facing chronic hunger, we are far from meeting our SDG targets,” she explains. Climate change, compounded by conflicts and external shocks, threatens not only the environment but also food security, economic growth, and community resilience across the continent.

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Kalibata highlights the severe impact of land degradation, with an estimated 46% of African land affected by unsustainable practices and deforestation. This degradation exacerbates the effects of climate change, leaving marginalized communities, including smallholder farmers and women, particularly vulnerable. “These farmers face mounting challenges, yet with the right support, they hold potential for resilience,” she notes.

Empowering Farmers and Embracing Indigenous Knowledge

Kalibata advocates for practical solutions that prioritize sustainable intensification, regenerative agriculture, and agroecology. “These approaches can build food, socio-economic, and ecological resilience,” she explains, noting the critical role of Indigenous knowledge in enhancing productivity and combating poverty. Women, who contribute to 70% of Africa’s food production, play an essential role. “Ensuring equitable access to resources and technologies for women farmers can be transformative,” she adds, stressing that inclusive practices are essential for creating resilient food systems.

The Role of AGRA and Global Cooperation

Under her leadership, AGRA works to establish frameworks that strengthen food security by promoting sustainable practices and integrating soil health initiatives across African countries. Kalibata calls for global support, emphasizing that “developed countries must uphold their commitments to financial and technological support.” She advocates for climate finance to focus on small-scale agriculture, with only 1.5% currently allocated globally to small farmers.

As a former UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit, Dr. Kalibata remains committed to transforming food systems as a path toward resilience. “To reverse climate change, we must prioritize food systems that empower communities and protect our environment,” she concludes, highlighting that this transformation requires urgent, inclusive action at all levels.

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Isabelle Leclerc

Isabelle Leclerc

Isabelle Leclerc, University of Paris-Sorbonne, PhD in Art History. Writer and curator for 《The Icons》. Passionate about Renaissance art and modern photography. I spend hours capturing the beauty of Paris streets with my camera.

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