AGRA and Green Climate Fund Unveil $105M Initiative to Curb Food Loss in Africa

In a major step towards climate-resilient agriculture, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to implement a $105 million food loss reduction program across seven African nations.

The initiative, approved under GCF’s Project-Specific Assessment Approach (PSAA) RE-GAIN, aims to strengthen smallholder farmers’ adaptation to climate change while improving food security and economic stability.

The program aligns with GCF’s commitment to accelerating climate action and building resilience in agri-food systems.

By promoting the adoption of food loss reduction solutions (FL-RS) in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, the initiative will cut post-harvest losses, reduce the agricultural carbon footprint, and boost smallholder farmers’ incomes through enhanced access to financing, technology, and investment opportunities.

Speaking at the event,Henry Gonzalez, Chief Investment Officer of GCF, emphasized the significance of the approval.

“This project has been approved under GCF’s PSAA, which streamlines access to climate finance and facilitates innovative partnerships. It demonstrates how the PSAA modality continues to accelerate funding access, lower transaction costs, and drive impactful climate projects,” he said.

Making his remarks AGRA President Dr. Agnes Kalibata highlighted the initiative’s transformative potential.

“This partnership with GCF is a milestone in our efforts to build climate-resilient food systems in Africa. By investing in smallholder farmers and equipping them with the necessary tools, we are fostering a more sustainable and food-secure continent,” she said.

With Sub-Saharan Africa facing growing climate challenges and food insecurity, this initiative marks the first GCF program dedicated to food loss reduction. It is expected to directly benefit nearly five million people by strengthening food systems, reducing waste, and ensuring more food reaches consumers.

By addressing critical post-harvest losses and market inefficiencies, RE-GAIN will not only bolster farmer incomes but also contribute to national emissions reduction targets by 2030.

The project reflects a broader strategy to integrate climate resilience into Africa’s agricultural transformation and food security agenda.