Climate-smart agriculture investment plan for Adamawa State, Nigeria

Adamawa State, Nigeria faces escalating climate risks—including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and recurrent floods—that threaten its agriculture-driven economy and the livelihoods of over 80% of its population. The Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Plan (CSAIP) provides a strategic framework to enhance agricultural productivity, climate adaptation, and greenhouse gas mitigation across the State’s major agroecological zones. Through a participatory, evidence-based prioritization process, five key investments were selected: Climate Information Services, Integrated Fertility and Crop Management, Agroforestry, Water Harvesting and Irrigation, and Integrated Livestock Management. These investments are designed to boost yields, strengthen resilience to climate shocks, reduce emissions through improved land and livestock management, and improve food and nutrition security. Economic analysis confirms high profitability and low risk for CSA practices such as improved maize varieties, biopesticides, and crop residue use. The CSAIP aligns with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), national agricultural and environmental policies, and global climate commitments. Successful implementation will require strong multi-sectoral partnerships, improved governance, targeted financing, and investment in capacity building and digital innovations to sustainably transform Adamawa’s food systems under a changing climate.