8.1d What interventions within the food and agriculture sector are cost-effective in building resilience to climate and economic shocks, contributing to reducing humanitarian caseloads, climate adaptation, and improving nutrition particularly for women and children?

Background

Food and agriculture research are central to the UK’s modern approach to development to create a world free from poverty and hunger on a liveable planet. We will harness UK and international science expertise and development leadership to prevent hunger and malnutrition crises, and make food systems more productive, resilient and sustainable. We will generate evidence and solutions to support the transition of food systems which underpin UK ambitions on climate and nature, growth and development outcomes.

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