CASA 4×4: Investment opportunities in climate-smart agriculture, by Jonny Casey, CASA’s climate change advisor

 
This CASA 4×4 explored climate change as opportunities for investors that are able to contribute to the bottom line. We looked at the candidate technologies and business models, especially those that can enhance the performance of smallholder farming systems. Finally, we shared the work that CASA has been doing on climate based risk.

 
Jonny Casey is the climate-smart agriculture lead on CASA. CASA is delivered by a consortium of organisations, including CABI. Jonny is climate change manager at CABI, which leads on the research communications and management of the research programme within CASA. His work responding to the climate crisis, and the impacts felt by smallholder farmers, is central to CABI’s strategy and it is a key element of the support to their member countries.

 

This 4×4:

1. Explored opportunities for private investment in climate-smart agriculture
2. Highlighted promising technologies and business models that investors should be considering
3. Explored the steps are needed to ensure the climate smart technologies are suitable for smallholder farming systems
4. Explained how technical assistance can support adjustments to adapt to the changing climate