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Since it was set up in 1992, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has focused mainly on mitigation. Mitigating the effects of climate change is all about transitioning away from fossil fuels to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency and setting up new forests to absorb greenhouse gas emissions.
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Africa’s food and agribusiness industry is not just growing, it is transforming.
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Global food security is more comprehensive, seeking to address the challenges of access to food, nutrition, sustainability and affordability.
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Agriculture, forestry and other land uses together account for about 62% of Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss are eroding Africa’s resilience.
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When it comes to being a global food basket, Africa has enormous potential. The continent is home to 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, around 874 million hectares. Even so, Africa remains severely food insecure and spends a staggering $70 billion annually on food imports.
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- African agricultural experts have called for intensified cooperation between China and Africa to boost agricultural productivity through science, technology and innovation.
