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DOI: PLANTING SEEDS OF SUSTAINABILITY: PRIORITIZING SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Bernard Dobermann , International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaAbstract
This paper explores the concept of sustainable intensification in the context of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. With a growing population and increasing food demands, there is a pressing need to enhance agricultural productivity while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Sustainable intensification offers a viable solution by promoting efficient resource use, resilient farming systems, and improved livelihoods. This paper highlights the key elements of sustainable intensification and discusses its relevance in sub-Saharan Africa. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sustainable intensification strategies to address food security challenges, alleviate poverty, and mitigate climate change impacts. By adopting a holistic approach that combines ecological, social, and economic dimensions, sub-Saharan Africa can pave the way for a sustainable agricultural future.
Keywords
Sustainable intensification, agriculture, sub-Saharan Africa
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