IMPAKTE VAN KLIMAATSVERANDERING OP SUID-AFRIKAANSE LANDBOU EN OP DIE VOEDSELSTELSEL

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the vulnerabilities of South African agriculture to climate change, predicting significant temperature increases, water scarcity, and socio-economic disruptions. It emphasizes that small-scale farmers and marginalized groups are most at risk and advocates for a just transition toward agro-ecological practices and resource redistribution.

• South Africa is expected to experience warming at twice the global average rate, with temperatures potentially rising by up to 3.5°C over the next 40 years. This will be accompanied by an increase in extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, and droughts.
• Climate vulnerability varies by region: coastal areas and the inland borders of Mpumalanga and Limpopo are the most vulnerable, while the Highveld is expected to be less so. General trends include drier conditions in the west and north, and slightly wetter conditions in the east, alongside overall decreasing water quality and availability.
• Agricultural production will be negatively impacted, specifically with maize and wheat yields under pressure due to heat and water scarcity. There will be shifts in suitable cultivation areas for various crops, including soy, sorghum, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables, leading to more concentrated production in smaller irrigated areas.
• Climate change will exacerbate social and economic inequalities. Small-scale and subsistence farmers, women, children, and the elderly are the most vulnerable. Farm workers are already facing job losses and instability, while consumers will face rising food prices as production drops and competition from wealthier markets increases.
• To mitigate these impacts, the document calls for a 'just transition' that prioritizes the rights to nutritious food and clean water, the redistribution of land and water, the adoption of agro-ecological practices, and the implementation of a universal basic income grant and public employment programs.

APA

Institute for Economic Justice (n.d.). IMPAKTE VAN KLIMAATSVERANDERING OP SUID-AFRIKAANSE LANDBOU EN OP DIE VOEDSELSTELSEL. https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FactS-04-AFR-Impacts-of-CC_WEB_fin.pdf

Chicago

Institute for Economic Justice. IMPAKTE VAN KLIMAATSVERANDERING OP SUID-AFRIKAANSE LANDBOU EN OP DIE VOEDSELSTELSEL. n.d. https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FactS-04-AFR-Impacts-of-CC_WEB_fin.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{instituteforeconomicjusticendimpakte, author = {{Institute for Economic Justice}}, title = {{IMPAKTE VAN KLIMAATSVERANDERING OP SUID-AFRIKAANSE LANDBOU EN OP DIE VOEDSELSTELSEL}}, institution = {Institute for Economic Justice}, url = {https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FactS-04-AFR-Impacts-of-CC_WEB_fin.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }