Commonwealth Secretariat and Nigeria Collaborate to Address Food and Climate Crises

Over 80 experts gathered at the Commonwealth Secretariat to discuss the crucial link between food security and climate finance amidst declining global development budgets. The event emphasized integrating innovative solutions to enhance agricultural resilience, improve data collection, and ensure equitable access to resources. The discussions aimed to inform future programs that bolster national food systems and climate finance initiatives.

This week, over 80 experts convened at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London to address the urgent issues at the intersection of food security and climate finance, in light of dwindling global development budgets. The roundtable discussion was organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat in conjunction with the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology. In her pre-recorded opening remarks, Commonwealth Secretary-General The Rt. Hon Patricia Scotland KC emphasized the pressing nature of these challenges, citing the need for enhanced resource mobilization for climate adaptation and resilience.

The roundtable highlighted the critical integration of climate finance with food security initiatives, emphasizing the necessity of innovation and collaboration among nations. Attendees identified essential areas for improvement, including data collection, infrastructure development, and gender-responsive financing. The Commonwealth Secretariat will utilize the insights gained to inform cross-sectional programs that aim to mobilize climate finance effectively, reinforcing national and continental food systems.

Original Source: thecommonwealth.org