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.
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Publisher | Springer |
Geographic coverage | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Originally published | 08 Aug 2024 |
Knowledge service | Metadata | Global Food and Nutrition Security | Climate extremes and food security |
Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | Impact AssessmentpolicymakingpandemicCOVID-19adaptation to climate changeclimate changeresilienceAgriculturefood security |