As 2025 unfolds, the intersection of food security, agriculture, and climate change takes center stage in global discussions. With major milestones, themes, and events such as the climate conference COP30 in Brazil and the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, this year promises significant developments in addressing food insecurity, climate challenges, and global policy shifts.
Here’s what to watch for:
Agriculture and food systems will be a key focus at the United Nations COP30 in Brazil in November. But first, countries are due to submit their updated Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs, by February. These plans, though not legally binding, set goals to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius in line with the Paris climate agreement. Given agriculture’s role as a major greenhouse gas emitter, countries face strong pressure from climate advocates to include explicit reduction targets for the sector.
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Ayenat Mersie
Ayenat Mersie is a Global Development Reporter for Devex. Previously, she worked as a freelance journalist for publications such as National Geographic and Foreign Policy and as an East Africa correspondent for Reuters.
