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🌍 Smallholder farmers face a $151 billion financing gap to adapt to climate impacts and build resilience. Yet they are key to global food security and climate solutions. 🌾 By supporting these farmers, we’re not just ensuring livelihoods are secure—we’re driving economic prosperity and climate resilience for millions. Discover how we empower smallholders to thrive despite the climate crisis. 🌱👉🏿 https://loom.ly/t_3lDi8 #COP29 #ClimateFinance

🌍 As negotiators finalize the new climate finance goals at #COP29, it is vital that smallholder farmers are included in the conversation. We've seen agriculture finally getting more attention at COP29, but as this powerful piece for Forbes by Daphne Ewing-Chow points out, less than 1% of climate finance reaches the farmers producing up to 35% of our food. 🔑 Why does this matter? Every dollar invested in smallholder resilience multiplies benefits— bigger harvests, fewer emissions, and thriving communities. 💬 As Michelle Kagari, our Senior Director of Government Relations and Partnerships, puts it: "They feed an estimated two billion people— roughly a quarter of the world’s population— so an investment in smallholder farmers is a direct investment in global food security.” Read more and join the conversation! 👇🏿

In shaping the future, the narrative often frames farming and environmental sustainability as opposing forces. But smallholder farms tell a different story. 🌱 In smallholder farms we have the opportunity to transform our food systems—producing enough to nourish communities while restoring the health of our planet. By investing in smallholders, we can align food security with environmental resilience. It’s not a choice between feeding people and protecting the planet—we can do both. Learn more about closing the climate finance gap: https://loom.ly/t_3lDi8 #SustainableFarming #ClimateAction #COP29

It's Food, Agriculture, and Water Day today at #COP29. Highlighting solutions to lower impact, build resilience, and boost food security. 🌍 The good news is there is already a solution: investing in smallholder farmers. An annual investment of $153B could unlock $403B in value for smallholders globally—securing food systems and driving climate resilience. Since joining One Acre Fund, Balaba transformed his farm—growing from a few sacks of harvest to 20 sacks in a single season. His success has made his farm a model of inspiration in his village. Smallholder farmers, like Balaba Paddy, demonstrate why closing this climate finance gap matters. This isn’t just about food. It’s about resilience, economic security, and a sustainable future for families and communities. Currently, only 0.3% of climate finance reaches smallholder farmers [World Rural Forum], yet they produce one-third of the world’s food [World Economic Forum]. 🌍 Investing in smallholders is #ClimateFinance’s best deal. 🌱 #COP29 Discover how we empower smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to build climate resilience and drive sustainable food production for a fairer future. ⬇️ https://loom.ly/t_3lDi8

🌍 Investing in smallholders is #ClimateFinance’s best deal. Smallholder farmers grow a third of the world’s food [World Economic Forum (WEF)], yet they receive just 0.3% of global climate financing [World Rural Forum]. This massive funding gap leaves farmers without the resources they need to thrive in the face of climate change. 🌱 But it doesn’t have to be this way: 💡 An annual investment of $153B could unlock $403B in value for farmers, their families, and communities—building climate-resilient farms and a sustainable food system for everyone. It takes just $300/year to empower one farmer to grow more food, restore soil health, and boost their income. 🧑🏿🌾 Let’s close the financing gap and secure a better future for people and the planet. 🌎 Find out how One Acre Fund is helping farmers create economic prosperity in the face of the climate crisis on our website: https://lnkd.in/eakEx3Dc #COP29 #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance

An amazing session on closing the climate finance gap for smallholder farmers, which I was honored to moderate on behalf of One Acre Fund , SDG2 Advocacy Hub and Environmental Defense Fund ⭐️

I had the honour of moderating a pivotal high-level discussion on accelerating climate finance for resilient agrifood systems in fragile and conflict-affected countries. The insights shared by H.E Abdul Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq; H.E Prosper Bazombanza, Vice President of the Republic of Burundi, and H.E Salah Ahmed Jannan, Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia were enlightening, emphasizing the critical need to scale climate action. I was especially humbled to hear H.E. Prosper Bazombanza, commend One Acre Fund's work with the Government and Green Climate Fund to help smallholder farmers build economic resilience against climate challenges. Continued investment is essential to support farmers in Burundi and beyond in adapting to these impacts. Increased climate financing is vital for building food systems capable of withstanding the challenges posed by climate change. Stepping up our efforts in climate finance is not just necessary, it's imperative. Let's keep pushing the boundaries for a sustainable future! 🌍 Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/e3bqKE3C

Only 0.3% of global climate finance reaches smallholder farmers, yet they produce a third of the world’s food and face some of the worst impacts of climate change. On top of that, smallholder farmers spend between 20% and 40% of their income adapting to these changes. Investing in smallholder farmers isn’t just impactful—it’s essential. With the right support, they can: 🌱 Grow trees that capture atmospheric carbon. 🌱 Restore soil health, helping to prevent floods, landslides, and other climate impacts. 🌱 Use their land more efficiently to feed families and strengthen communities. Smallholder farmers are central to a sustainable future. Let’s support their efforts to build climate resilience and protect our planet.

At #COP29 this week, global leaders gathered to address the critical funding gaps for agrifood systems in fragile countries—a lifeline for communities on the frontlines of climate change. In this article, IISD captures this essential dialogue, highlighting the need for climate finance to strengthen food security and build resilience. Our senior director, Michelle Kagari, represented our commitment to smallholder farmers in discussions hosted by Green Climate Fund and FAO, sharing our approach to empowering farmers through sustainable practices like agroforestry and soil health initiatives. By equipping farmers to thrive amidst climate challenges, we strive to drive impactful change, but scaling these efforts requires robust financial support for agriculture. As the outcomes of COP29 unfold, let’s continue advocating for policies and funding that prioritize agrifood systems in vulnerable regions, underscoring the resilience and potential of smallholder farmers to lead sustainable solutions.

🌱 Climate change hits smallholder farmers first and hardest. Yet they're key to our food future. Join us at COP29 today to explore how we can better support the 511 million smallholders worldwide in building climate resilience. We'll tackle critical questions: - What practical support do farmers need to build climate resilience? - What level of investment is needed? - How can we close the climate finance gap? 📅 Join our session: Catalyzing Smallholder Farmer Adaptation Through Improved Climate Finance: Closing the Quantity and Quality Gaps Hosted by One Acre Fund, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, we'll explore actionable solutions for a climate-resilient food system. Ready to help transform climate finance for smallholder farmers? Details below 👇 📆 Thursday 14 November ⏰ 11:30am 📍Action on Food Pavilion