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How can agriculture sustainably feed a human population expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, while conserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change? Our current agricultural system generates 10 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases per year, equating to roughly 24 percent of total human-made emissions. Several global institutions, among them the International Panel on Climate […]
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According to a United Nations report, approximately 12 million people in Kenya live on degraded land and food productivity has fallen behind the rate of population growth. This has resulted in farmland extending up the mountain and encroaching into protected forests.... Continue Reading
Cocoa prices have reached record highs due to severe supply shortages globally. The worsening impact of climate change, plant diseases, and socioeconomic challenges faced by cocoa-producing countries have all played a role. Smallholder farmers in West Africa, who supply around 70% of the world's cocoa, bear the brunt of these challenges despite being crucial players in the industry.
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Our Director of Global Programs, Kwame Osei, shed light on the impacts of climate change on cocoa farmers in West Africa. In the context of the soaring cocoa prices, he outlined urgent actions needed to address these challenges, underscoring the need for better pricing and supporting farmers in transitioning to sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices.