Climate Change: Threat to Food Sustainability

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is facing a daunting challenge: feeding its growing population amidst the devastating effects of climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events are taking a toll on the country’s agricultural sector, putting food sustainability at risk.

Agricultural Productivity Declines:Climate change is altering the delicate balance of Nigeria’s ecosystem, leading to reduced agricultural productivity. Farmers, who rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture, are struggling to adapt to the changing weather patterns. The consequences are dire: lower crop yields, reduced livestock productivity, and decreased food security.

Food Insecurity on the Rise: The impact of climate change on food security is already being felt in Nigeria. An estimated 25 million Nigerians were undernourished in 2018, a staggering 180% increase over the previous decade. The situation is likely to worsen unless urgent action is taken to address the root causes of climate change and its effects on agriculture.