Despite contributing the least to global emissions, Africa remains the most vulnerable continent to the impacts of climate change – undermining food security, threatening livelihoods and displacing people. The African Climate Foundation has been established to support interventions at the nexus of climate change and development that will deliver long-term socio-economic transformation and inclusive development in Africa. 

Agriculture offers a key intersection between climate mitigation, adaptation and human development to apply these principles.  In South Africa, farmers are facing rising input costs, declining soil health, biodiversity loss, and the growing threat of climate change. Conventional farming methods are proving increasingly unsustainable economically and environmentally.  Regenerative agriculture offers a transformative solution. By focusing on restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and improving water retention, these practices not only build long-term resilience, but also contribute directly to climate change mitigation and adaptation. The transition to regenerative agriculture, however, is challenging in many ways. It requires upfront investment, new knowledge, and patient capital – resources that are often out of reach for most farmers, especially smallholders.