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- Title
Synergistic impact of COVID-19 and climate change on agricultural resilience and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Authors
Ngongolo, Kelvin; Gayo, Leopody
- Abstract
This review investigates the intricate interplay between COVID-19 and climate change, focusing on their collective repercussions on Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural sector and food security. The paper aims to scrutinize existing literature to elucidate the multifaceted implications of COVID-19 and climate change on agriculture and food security. A review of scholarly articles, reports, and case studies was conducted to ensure a thorough analysis. Findings indicate that COVID-19 disruptions exacerbate the challenges posed by climate change, particularly through supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. Small-scale farmers demonstrate greater resilience due to their diverse and locally-oriented systems, while larger-scale farmers with more capital fare relatively better. In conclusion, urgent adaptive strategies and resilience-building measures are essential. Promoting diversified farming systems, enhancing smallholder capabilities, and advocating for international collaboration to address these synergistic threats effectively is essential.
- Subjects
SUB-Saharan Africa; COVID-19 pandemic; AGRICULTURAL industries; FOOD security; SUPPLY chain disruptions
- Publication
Discover Agriculture, 2024, Vol 2, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2731-9598
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s44279-024-00056-9