Gambia: Gates Foundation announces new commitment for smallholder farmers on the frontlines of extreme weather –

The Gates Foundation has announced a new commitment to advancing climate adaptation, helping smallholder farmers build resilience to a warming world and protect hard-won gains against poverty.

Announced at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where leaders are emphasising locally driven adaptation, the four-year, $1.4 billion investment will expand access to innovations that help farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia adapt to extreme weather.

In these regions, where food security and…