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Agriculture and food

Key topics

Healthy, sustainable food for all – that is our objective. To achieve this, we support our partner countries around the globe in transforming agriculture and food systems, focusing on resilience, climate, markets and justice.

Our skills and expertise

  • Transforming food systems

    We strengthen all dimensions of food security – from availability and access to utilisation and stability.

  • Promoting sustainable agriculture

    We support all stages of the value chain: environmentally, socially and economically – with a particular focus on smallholders.

  • Strengthening rural development

    We combine governance, infrastructure, climate resilience and economic participation – for strong rural areas.

  • Safeguarding land, soil and water

    We provide support in protecting natural resources and in ensuring fair access to land and water use.

Food and nutrition security

Around the world, millions of people are experiencing hunger. We take a comprehensive approach to securing long-term access to healthy food for all.

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Agriculture

Agriculture creates income, food and a future. We strengthen sustainable value chains – locally and globally.

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Aquaculture and fisheries

Fisheries and aquaculture secure the food supply and jobs. We support the transition to fair, sustainable systems.

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Agriculture in the face of climate change

Agriculture contributes to climate change, and suffers from its consequences. We support climate-smart solutions that reduce emissions and strengthen resilience.

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Land governance

Clearly formulated land rights create security, stability and justice. We strengthen digital governance and procedural equity.

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Insights

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Preventing the spread of deserts: good for both crops and the climate

An ever increasing amount of fertile soil is disappearing worldwide. The earth is ‘desertifying’, and GIZ has its sights set on preventing this.

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The global water crisis affects us all

Climate change and overuse are making water a scarce resource. Our colleague Dieter Rothenberger explains how GIZ is working to tackle this crisis. He coordinates the projects with which we improve water and sanitation provision across the globe.

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Water for all

Clean water cannot be taken for granted. Water scarcity threatens billions of people. Our infographic highlights the challenges and possible solutions.

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