Smallholder Farmers Demand Climate Justice At The Un Climate Change Having limited access to natural resources such as water and fertile land may further push smallholder farmers into poverty and is a driver for political tensions and conflicts. this is climate injustice. agriculture, forestry and other land uses contribute to 22% of net global emissions. With 80% of farmers globally being smallholder farmers, providing 30% of the world’s food production, a healthy, safe and sustainable environment is crucial to continue to live off their lands and secure the right to food.
Smallholder Farmers Demand Climate Justice At The Un Climate Change Small scale farmers produce food for two out of every three people but are struggling with climate change, inflation and other shocks. if we fail to support small scale farmers, we risk the collapse of agricultural systems that sustain billions across the world. The world’s smallholder farmers are our main allies in the fight against climate change – but also those who face the most severe risks to livelihoods and food production from immediate impacts of climate change such as extreme weather, including drought and flooding. The momentum generated at cop16 shows that smallholder farmers, when united, can be powerful agents of change in addressing the interconnected crises of climate, biodiversity, and food insecurity. to sustain this momentum, we call on governments, donors, and private sector actors to increase investments in smallholder farmers. Though it’s difficult to gauge exactly how much the biodiversity crisis is costing farmers, one 2023 survey suggests smallholder farmers are spending $368 billion of their own income every year on measures to adapt to climate change, which include pest control, soil improvements, and biodiversity conservation.
Smallholder Farmers Demand Climate Justice At The Un Climate Change The momentum generated at cop16 shows that smallholder farmers, when united, can be powerful agents of change in addressing the interconnected crises of climate, biodiversity, and food insecurity. to sustain this momentum, we call on governments, donors, and private sector actors to increase investments in smallholder farmers. Though it’s difficult to gauge exactly how much the biodiversity crisis is costing farmers, one 2023 survey suggests smallholder farmers are spending $368 billion of their own income every year on measures to adapt to climate change, which include pest control, soil improvements, and biodiversity conservation. Co producing and disseminating these forecasts to millions of farmers can build resilience and support adaptation as climate change makes weather patterns less predictable. The research explores the impacts of climate change on gender inequality, and here they share how tackling the issues in tandem can deliver better outcomes for both business growth and community resilience. Smallholder farmers, who produce 80% of africa’s food, are among the most vulnerable to climate shocks. these shocks threaten not only their livelihoods, but also global food security. yet, they receive just 0.8% of global climate finance. As custodians of the land, smallholder farmers hold a crucial role not just in addressing the impacts of climate breakdown, but in advancing progress towards a host of other sdgs, from ending poverty and hunger to achieving gender equality and protecting biodiversity.
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