Food systems around the world are severely affected by the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events and the harmful action of pests and diseases. Climate-related disruptions threaten agricultural productivity, disrupt supply chains, and exacerbate food insecurity, especially in vulnerable regions already struggling with poverty, conflict, and resource constraints. In addition, food systems are threatened by land and water degradation, as well as biodiversity loss, undermining their resilience and the provision of ecosystem services. While conventional agriculture has historically contributed to increased food production and reduced hunger, its reliance on resource-intensive practices has led to environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and poverty reduction. This is the issue on which this GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) report focuses on agroecology as a path to sustainability.
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