Climate change threatens the food security and livelihoods of people globally, particularly the most vulnerable populations, ultimately resulting in diminished health outcomes. In parallel to developing strategies to advance food system transformation in alignment with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), improving capacities for emergency relief preparation and response among the countries and communities currently facing unprecedented climate change-related events is essential. However, the humanitarian sector faces significant challenges in mobilizing timely and adequate resources to respond effectively to crises. Flexible funding mechanisms are crucial to address this gap and enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities.

Join ASN's Climate/Environment, Health, Agriculture and Improved Nutrition (CHAIN) RIS as we hear from Lusungu Kamudoni, Senior Contingency Planning & Operations Officer at the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group, who will dive deep into this topic. Lusungu will discuss her role at the ARC group and how this organization collaborates with African governments to strengthen disaster risk management systems and improve access to reliable funding mechanisms. Discussion will focus on how these types of support systems are essential to help protect the food security, livelihoods, health and well-being of the most vulnerable people and communities throughout Africa with a particular focus on innovations and successes in southern Africa.

Organized by ASN's Climate/Environment, Health, Agriculture and Improved Nutrition (CHAIN) Research Interest Section (RIS)

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Speakers

Lusungu Kamudoni 
Senior Contingency Planning & Operations Officer
African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group

Victor Mwireh
Risk and Vulnerability Analyst
African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group

Learning Objectives

• Describe the negative impact of climate change on food security and livelihoods and the relationship between these outcomes and overall human health and well-being
• Discuss examples of how the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group helps African governments to improve their capacities to better plan, prepare, and respond to natural disasters triggered by extreme weather events
• Explain the importance of developing strategies to address climate change threats and achieve food system transformation with focus on equity principles