Abstract ID: 13
Affiliations:
School of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, Department of Immunology, School of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, Department of Public Health, Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India, Department of Medicine
Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria, Department of Public Health, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, Department of Medicine
Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Department of Public Health
Maritime Transport, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece, Department of Medical Technology, Institute of Health Sciences
Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines, Faculty of Medicine
Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia, Department of Pharmacy, Kurdistan Technical Institute, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Global Health Focus Asia, Bandung, Indonesia, Department of Global Health
Development, London School of Hygiene
Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
environmental degradation, which threaten planetary health
food security. Objectives: This study examines the nexus between planetary health
food sustainability
identify opportunities, challenges
strategic interventions to improve food systems in Africa. Materials
Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search of peer reviewed articles on PubMed, Scopus,
Google Scholar databases
publicly available grey literature to analyze the state of food sustainability across Africa with no limit to publication date. Using an analytical approach, data from eligible studies were extracted
categorized thematically, followed by a narrative synthesis approach to integrate
summarize the findings under relevant headings. Results: Findings reveal that traditional agricultural practices like agroforestry, intercropping, crop rotation,
rotational grazing are crucial for preserving ecological integrity
enhancing soil fertility. However, climate change has significantly impacted agricultural productivity, with Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing a 33% decline in productivity growth over the past decade. Environmental stressors, such as deforestation, unsustainable land use,
loss of biodiversity, have increased food insecurity
threatened livelihoods. Technological advancements like climate-smart agriculture, AI-driven precision farming, greenhouse
vertical farming, digital agriculture platforms,
IoT-enabled devices are promising solutions. However, their adoption is limited by high costs, poor infrastructure,
lack of technical training. Socioeconomic disparities persist, with smallholder farmers facing limited access to credit, quality seeds, fertilizers,
land tenure security. Policy
governance challenges include the fragmented implementation of regional frameworks, underfunded agricultural sectors,
weak institutional capacity. Conclusions: Strengthening local food systems, promoting equitable resource access, investing in climate-smart technologies,
fostering international cooperation are crucial for food sustainability in Africa, enhancing resilience, reducing hunger,
promoting global health.
Keywords: Climate Change
Planetary Health, planetary health, food sustainability, environmental sustainability, sustainable food systems, food security, Africa