Environmental Issues and Food Insecurity in Africa (original) (raw)

Environmental issues, notably climate change, impact heavily on food security, and have direct and indirect impacts on the human existence of the African continent. Such impacts include higher temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, extreme weather, drought and flooding. Indirect impacts include increased infestations and diseases, water supply, rising sea level, mass migration, unsustainable agricultural practices and changes in atmospheric composition. While agriculture is regarded as a victim of climate change, its impact on global warming cannot be overlooked. Various types of adaptation can be distinguished, that vary as countries vary in their peculiarities. Measures, such as Climate Smart Agriculture to ensure food security in the face of climate change must be pursued by African leaders if they aim to achieve sustainable and robost agricultural development.