Cooperation for agriculture resilience

Climate change is disrupting production of key raw materials including coffee, cocoa, and cotton. Already, agricultural productivity in tropical countries is estimated to be as much as 35% lower than it would have been without climate change. These crops have seen significant fluctuations in yield over the past 5 years due to extreme weather and the impacts are forecasted to accelerate in the coming decades.

In a series of consultations and discussions, IDH and sustainability leaders have been discussing solutions to climate-stressed agriculture. Addressing mitigation and adaptation in agricultural supply chains requires a multi-pronged approach. It is up to the private sector to lead with long-term vision, which can then be enabled through public policy and financial innovation. But which steps can companies and governments take?

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