environment 1 September 2026 Nile Post
Uganda Urges More Climate Finance for Food Security and Livelihoods
Uganda is calling for increased grant-based and concessional climate finance to help African nations safeguard food security and bolster rural economies against the escalating impacts of climate change. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/368254/uganda-calls-for-more-climate-finance-to-protect-food-security
Africa’s fight against climate change must extend beyond environmental concerns to directly address threats to food security, job creation, and livelihoods, according to Uganda’s Minister of State for Animal Industry, Bright Kanyontore Rwamirama.
Speaking at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, Rwamirama emphasized that climate impacts are directly jeopardizing food production and the economies of rural communities across the continent.
He advocated for climate action to prioritize boosting agricultural productivity and fortifying food systems, ensuring that these efforts simultaneously generate employment and enhance incomes for local populations. Rwamirama stressed the critical need for greater access to climate finance, particularly through grants and concessional loans, to empower African countries to invest in resilience-building measures for agriculture.
Uganda is actively implementing strategies for climate-resilient food systems, including investments in irrigation, renewable energy, climate-smart agricultural practices, and digital climate information services. The nation is also promoting agro-processing and value addition to improve farmer returns along the agricultural value chain.
Rwamirama further highlighted the importance of robust regional cooperation and community-led initiatives, asserting that climate resilience should translate into tangible improvements in farmers’ incomes, nutritional outcomes, and overall rural development.
This appeal arises as African nations grapple with the dual challenge of adapting their food systems to climate shocks and increasing production to meet growing demand. Uganda’s approach aims to ensure that climate initiatives yield concrete economic benefits at the community level, rather than solely focusing on environmental protection.
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026, held in Kigali, serves as a crucial platform for governments and stakeholders to convene and discuss transformative measures for Africa’s food systems and their resilience to climate and other emerging challenges.
Source: Nile Post