Resilient Food Security

One major issue Africa continues to struggle with is food security. For Africa to move ahead, diversification of the food systems as well as the development of the human capacity required to generate the requisite food systems are required. In creating resilient food systems, there would be direct impact on the economy and livelihoods of the people. In the foreseeable future, food demand will continue to increase at a rate of greater than 3% each year through 2025. Population growth, per capita income growth, urbanism, and shifting consumer preferences toward processed meals and more nutritious and higher calorie foods are the primary demand drivers. Africa is currently a net importer of food at an annual cost of $35 billion. And as climate change continues, food security worries will continue to increase. The food system is quite far off track when it comes to attaining the objectives of development. In response to this, the primary areas of emphasis should be on investing in agriculture, expanding technology solutions, and developing creative financing structures to increase resilience.

Resilient Energy Systems

Governments and individuals across the globe are experiencing the effects of the energy crisis firsthand. The combination of rises in the price of oil, gas, and consumables, disruptions in energy supply chains, and financial market volatility as a result of the military situation underscores the need for new, inventive solutions. This is occurring as the global energy demand increases and as post-COVID-19 recovery efforts in numerous industries revive energy-intensive economic activities. Simultaneously, growing energy prices and inflation have placed substantial economic strain on governments, the commercial sector, and ordinary residents, some of whom are falling into energy poverty. Therefore, it is important to talk about how to secure energy for maximum societal, economic, and ecological progress. Sustainability, energy security, and cost-effectiveness measures being the primary areas of attention.