US Launches Initiative to Support African Farmers Amid Food Security Challenges

In partnership with the African Union, the United Nations and others, the U.S. State Department has kicked off an initiative to help African farmers and governments prepare for and adapt to food security challenges caused by climate change. Dr. Cary Fowler, U.S. special envoy for global food security,  launched the new program Wednesday at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. “Crops adapted to climate, pests, diseases and the needs of the marketplace are a prerequisite for food security," said Fowler.