Agroforestry, Climate Change and Habitat Protection

The agricultural systems most vulnerable to climate change are those already affected by unsustainable management and land and resource degradation. Trees have an important role to play not only in climate change mitigation but also in reducing vulnerability to climate-related risks. The value, role and contributions of agroforestry and the protection of endemic habitats, in the light of current global environmental challenges, cannot be overemphasized. African negotiators in global discussions must form a unified position and show how important agroforestry and indigenous agricultural practices are for climate change mitigation and adaptation on the continent.