Across the African continent, smallholder farmers are at the frontline of the climate crisis. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather patterns are not only threatening harvests but undermining food security, livelihoods, and rural economies.
Read MoreAcross Africa, farmers stand on the frontlines of climate change with food security and their livelihoods threatened by unpredictable weather patterns, droughts, and devastating floods. Yet, while the need for climate adaptation grows more urgent, access to financing remains painfully out of reach.
How fintech is helping African farmers in the fight against climate change
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned that the escalating climate crisis will spare no continent, with Africa facing some of the most severe consequences. Despite contributing just 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is disproportionately affected and the least equipped to handle the impact.
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The financial exclusion of adults in Africa remains a key barrier to the alleviation of poverty and promotion of sustainable development.
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