Food insecurity is escalating rapidly due to the impacts of climate change. In 2022, 2.4 billion people worldwide experienced moderate or severe food insecurity. Nearly 20% of Africa’s population faces hunger – a higher percentage than in any other region. Notably, about 60% of the global youth population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture for their livelihoods.

This demographic is uniquely positioned to spearhead innovation and adaptation in the agricultural sector. The next generation of farmers will play a critical role in developing climate-resilient solutions that protect the environment and foster a prosperous future for rural communities.

About the fact sheets 
This fact sheet is part of a series that presents information collated from the Thematic Youth Adaptation Forums held between March 2024 and August 2024. The information seeks to build the knowledge of young people on thematic areas of adaptation, foster a global knowledge transfer on good practices of adaptation solutions and encourage innovation and accelerate adaptation action amongst young people.