Food Security and Climate Change: What Ghana’s Youth Need to Know
Climate change threatens Ghana’s agriculture, but informed youth can help turn the tide. This article explains the connections between erratic weather, soil health, and food prices—breaking down the science for a broad audience. It then highlights how youth can contribute: promoting smart farming practices in their communities, joining agricultural cooperatives, or starting awareness campaigns that encourage resilient crops. Practical advice on where to find training, funding, and mentors rounds out the guide.
11/17/20251 min read
Climate change increasingly affects Ghana’s agricultural productivity, threatening food security. Unpredictable rainfall patterns, soil degradation, and pest outbreaks challenge farmers, many of whom are young rural dwellers. Understanding this nexus is crucial for youth, who constitute the majority of Ghana’s future farming workforce.
Youth can adopt climate-smart agriculture practices such as crop diversification, integrated pest management, and water harvesting techniques to build on-farm resilience. Joining agricultural cooperatives facilitates access to inputs, markets, and training. Awareness campaigns can help spread knowledge on sustainable land management and nutrition.
Training institutes and NGOs provide specialized programs to equip youth with skills tailored to climate-resilient farming. By embracing innovation and collective action, Ghana’s youth can safeguard food security while contributing to climate mitigation efforts.