Farmers across the globe are struggling with the devastating impacts of climate change: disrupted rainfall patterns, drought, extreme weather events, pest infestations, plant diseases, crop losses, and hunger. Better seeds developed through genetic engineering offer hope. But regulatory delays are preventing millions of farmers from accessing this life-saving technology.
Urgency
Kenya: We need to address food insecurity but must first end misinformation on genetically modified crops
South Africa on track to reduce carbon emissions but trust deficit threatens to derail progress
Uganda’s ‘urban poor’ fear dying of hunger during COVID-19 lockdown
COVID-19 virus spread prompts food insecurity fears in Africa
Improved seeds key to sustainable food security, African plant breeders say
‘What will I eat today’ vs. ‘will I eat today?’ – It’s time to trust African scientists
Severe drought threatens food security in sub–Saharan Africa
Climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies
Indian farmers plant GMO seeds in civil disobedience ‘satyagraha’ protest