Achieving Food Security In The Face Of Climate Change.pdf

The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change, chaired by Professor Sir John Beddington, presents its final report on achieving food security in the face of climate change. The report, released in March 2012, is a culmination of work by 12 commissioners from various countries and institutions, along with a secretariat and numerous contributors.

The report acknowledges the complex nature of the global food system, driven by demographic changes, dietary shifts, and climate change impacts on agriculture. It highlights the need for a transformative approach to ensure food security while mitigating climate change.

Key recommendations include:

1. Policy Integration: Integrate food security and sustainable agriculture into global and national policies.
2. Investment: Significantly raise global investment in sustainable agriculture and food systems over the next decade.
3. Sustainable Intensification: Intensify agricultural production sustainably while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts.
4. Vulnerability Assistance: Develop programs to support populations and sectors most vulnerable to climate change and food insecurity.
5. Nutrition and Consumption: Reshape food access and consumption patterns to meet basic nutritional needs and promote sustainable eating.
6. Waste Reduction: Reduce food loss and waste throughout the system, from infrastructure to household habits.
7. Information Systems: Create comprehensive, shared information systems that consider both human and ecological dimensions.

The report is published by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and is available online. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.