African Development Bank’s Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, Dr. Kevin Kariuki, has said climate change will cause
a decrease in yields of eight to 22 per cent for Africa’s rain-fed stable crops over the next 20 years.
The webinar highlighted the potential of climate-smart and digital agriculture in attracting young people and, thereby, rejuvenating an ageing global agricultural sector. “It is the most exposed sector, with estimates indicating that climate change will cause a decrease in yields of eight to 22% for Africa’s rain-fed staple crops over the next 20 years,” Kariuki said.
Agriculture and food systems as well as the role of youths in the climate agenda will also be a critical focus of COP27, slated for November.