Building a partnership between food security and climate information : paper delivers to the first forum on climate prediction and its application in the early warning system for food security in west Africa (PRESAO) Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire. 4 - 8 may 1998

Abstract

This paper, presented by Professor Paulina Makinwa-Adebayo at the First Forum on Climate Prediction and its Application in the Early Warning System for Food Security in West Africa, addresses the critical interlinkages between food security and climate information. It highlights the alarming decline in food production per capita in Africa over the past three decades, exacerbated by rapid population growth and environmental degradation. The paper emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to tackle the intertwined issues of food, population, and environment, advocating for sound macroeconomic policies, rural development, and sustainable resource management. It discusses the impacts of climate change on food security, particularly through its effects on water resources, livestock, and fisheries, and stresses the importance of early warning systems for effective response to climate variability.