Achieving net-zero agriculture in Africa: perspective on policies, challenges, and opportunities

Sustainability Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 17, 2025

Abstract Africa, with 55 Member States and over 1 billion people, is projected to nearly double its population 2.5 by 2050, presenting both opportunities challenges for sustainable development. Agriculture employs 65% of the labour force contributes 32% gross domestic product. The aim this perspective highlight achieving net-zero agriculture in Africa while proffering appropriate recommendations. primary issues are how extreme weather events affect food security cut emissions from livestock farming as well rice cultivation fertilizer usage alongside evaluating current policies that support climate-smart agricultural practices. needs investigate expanding young along research innovation can advance move towards Challenges insufficient data availability together ineffective policy enforcement, financial barriers, limited awareness, decreasing precipitation levels coupled regional conflicts migration hinder progress on continent. However, possesses substantial through extensive arable land combined youthful workforce renewable energy capabilities. obtain climate funds strengthen partnerships enhancing information services creating inclusive gender-responsive address these issues. Investing innovative technologies sources crops resistant change stands an essential strategy. implementation early warning systems development alternative livelihoods will enhance efforts management climate-induced migration. develop a climate-resilient system confronting existing capitalizing emerging opportunities.

Language: Английский

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Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский