The Impact of Climate Change on African Food Security and Economy

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The Impact of Climate Change on African Food Security and Economy

Ziyu Cheng 1*
  • 1 George Washington University    
  • *corresponding author zcheng89@gwmail.gwu.edu
Published on 28 November 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/25/20230802
LNEP Vol.25
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-161-2
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-162-9

Abstract

On the African continent, climate change severely challenges agriculture and livestock. Agriculture in many African countries is stuck at the rain-fed stage due to a lack of irrigation technology, so reduced rainfall and frequent droughts in recent years have drastically reduced crop yield. A similar problem also happens to animal husbandry, which shrinks the quantity and quality of livestock. Since agriculture and livestock are the primary sources of income in most African nations, many Africans are also suffering from a severe economic crisis. Poverty and food insecurity in Africa still cannot be underestimated even today, despite local people actively adopting adaptive policies to mitigate the threats posed by climate change. Fortunately, some African governments have begun to popularize technology and education to deal with extreme environments, and some potential industries can also be used to revitalize the economy. Although these projects have insufficient support, Africa’s climate problems can still be improved in the future if African governments, non-government organizations (NGOs), and international societies plan carefully. This article focuses on the impact of climate change on food production on the African continent, as well as some potential solutions. In general, the effects of climate change on livestock and agriculture in Africa are more severe and complex than they are in other regions. Though African governments are trying to find a way out through education, technology, or new industries, climate change is still an issue that needs to be treated with caution in Africa, given the shortcomings of poverty and backward development.

Keywords:

Africa, climate, agriculture, livestock

Cheng,Z. (2023). The Impact of Climate Change on African Food Security and Economy. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,25,277-281.
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Cheng,Z. (2023). The Impact of Climate Change on African Food Security and Economy. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,25,277-281.

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References

[1]. Nkomo, J.C., Nyong, A.O. and Kulindwa, K. (2006). The Impacts of Climate Change in Africa. http://mediadon.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2009-Chapter_5_The_Impacts_of_Climate_Change_in_Africa-5.pdf

[2]. Coughlan de Perez, E., van Aalst, M.K., Choularton, R.J., van den Hurk, B., Mason, S.J., Nissan, H. and Schwager, S. (2019). From Rain to Famine: Assessing the Utility of Rainfall Observations and Seasonal Forecasts to Anticipate Food Insecurity in East Africa. Food Security, 11(1), 57-68. doi:10.1007/s12571-018-00885-9.

[3]. Gemeda*, D.O. and Akalu, D.S. (2015). The Impacts of Climate Change on African Continent and the Way Forward. Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment, 7(10), 256-62. doi:10.5897/JENE2015.0533.

[4]. Sasson, A. (2012). Food Security for Africa: An Urgent Global Challenge. Agriculture & Food Security, 1(1), 2. doi:10.1186/2048-7010-1-2.

[5]. Kassahun, A., Snyman, H.A. and Smit. G.N. (2008). Impact of Rangeland Degradation on the Pastoral Production Systems, Livelihoods and Perceptions of the Somali Pastoralists in Eastern Ethiopia. Journal of Arid Environments, 72(7), 1265-81. doi:10.1016/j.jaridenv.2008.01.002.

[6]. Bogale, G.A. and Zelalem, B.E. (2022). Drought Vulnerability and Impacts of Climate Change on Livestock Production and Productivity in Different Agro-Ecological Zones of Ethiopia. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 50(1), 471-89. doi:10.1080/09712119.2022.2103563.

[7]. Kimaro, E.G., Mor, S.M. and Toribio, J. (2018). Climate change perception and impacts on cattle production in pastoral communities of northern Tanzania. Pastoralism, 8(1), 19. doi:10.1186/s13570-018-0125-5.

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[9]. Lottering, S.J., Paramu, M. and Romano, L. (2021). The Impacts of Drought and the Adaptive Strategies of Small-Scale Farmers in UMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 56(2), 267-89. doi:10.1177/0021909620916898.

[10]. Chan, C.Y., Tran, N., Pethiyagoda, S., Crissman, C.C., Sulser, T.B. and Phillips, M.J. (2019). Prospects and challenges of fish for food security in Africa. Global Food Security, 20, 17-25. doi:10.1016/j.gfs.2018.12.002.

[11]. Apollo, A. and Mbah, M.F. (2021). Challenges and Opportunities for Climate Change Education (CCE) in East Africa: A Critical Review. Climate, 9(6), 93. doi:10.3390/cli9060093.

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