The Commonwealth Secretariat and Nigeria hosted a roundtable in London with over 80 experts to explore solutions for food security and climate finance amidst global development spending cuts. Key discussions included agriculture’s role in economic resilience, the necessity for climate-smart practices, and the challenges of collecting accurate data to support these initiatives.
Experts convened this week at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London to address the critical intersection between food security and climate finance. The roundtable held in cooperation with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology aimed to develop solution-driven approaches amid global cuts in development spending. The event featured contributions from over 80 professionals in the field, emphasizing urgency in tackling these interconnected issues.
The roundtable underscored the significant need for integrated approaches to enhance food security within the framework of climate finance. Key takeaways involve promoting climate-smart agriculture, improving data collection for adaptation strategies, and ensuring better management of resources. Collaborative efforts and continuous dialogue will be essential to drive meaningful change in food and climate policies across the Commonwealth and beyond.
Original Source: thecommonwealth.org
