OPINION

Smart climate money is on women

Oped, Marjut Falkstedt, Published on 19/11/2021

» Women account for 43% of the agricultural labour force in developing countries, but account for only about 7% of investment in the sector. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, investing more in female farmers could increase agricultural yields by up to 30% -- almost enough to offset the decline in output expected by 2030 because of climate change.