Climate Change Threatens Food Security and Affordability in Africa

Climate change could cause global food prices to rise 3.2% per year by 2035, reducing access to healthy and varied diets.

Africa will be worst affected, with over half of Ghana's population directly reliant on vulnerable rain-fed agriculture.

In rural Ghana, 99% of people surveyed blamed climate change for food insecurity, with 62% moderately or severely affected.

The drivers of food inflation also make food harder to access, due to unpredictable seasons, pests, diseases, and damaged infrastructure.

Reducing emissions could limit economic impacts, while diversifying economies and government aid could protect vulnerable communities.