Droughts and floods pose increasing challenges to food systems worldwide. Weather-related shocks threaten agricultural productivity, increase volatility in global commodity markets and disrupt supply chains. These impacts particularly affect farmers and households, weakening their livelihoods and putting food security at risk.
The third session of the international “Droughts, Floods and Food Systems Risk Dialogue” series explores how food system risks can be transformed into long-term resilience. Under the title “Turning Food System Risk into Food System Resilience: Innovative Solutions for Drought Management”, experts and participants will discuss innovative approaches to managing drought risks and strengthening global food security.
The discussion will focus on a range of solutions, including financial instruments such as climate finance, insurance schemes and social safety nets, as well as climate-smart and regenerative agriculture. Innovative technologies, including precision farming and AI-driven farm analytics, also offer opportunities to improve agricultural practices and strengthen preparedness for climate-related risks.
A practical example comes from Somalia, where the ODOROS dashboard combines satellite imagery, climate and weather data, socioeconomic indicators, displacement data and market information. The system aims to provide local drought analyses and predictive information to support early warning and anticipatory action.
The event offers a platform for international knowledge exchange and highlights how financial mechanisms, sustainable agricultural practices and digital innovations can contribute to more resilient food systems in the face of climate-related challenges.
Further information about the event and registration can be found here.