A new report highlights a major problem for Africa's efforts to fight climate change. The report says that if women are not treated fairly in farming and food businesses, the continent will struggle to adapt.
NexGen Deutsche-Afrik, an organization focused on youth and development, released the findings. They warn that systemic barriers prevent women from fully participating in agribusiness.
These barriers include lack of access to land, credit, and training. They also face challenges in marketing their products and technology.
The report emphasizes that women play a crucial role in food production and adaptation strategies. Excluding them means losing valuable knowledge and labor.
This exclusion weakens Africa's overall ability to cope with the effects of climate change, such as droughts and floods.
The organization calls for urgent policy changes to support women in agribusiness.
Addressing these issues is vital for achieving climate-resilient development across the continent.
The report, titled The Gender Lens in Climate-Resilient Agriculture, provides evidence-based recommendations for governments and partners.