Addressing Food Security Policy Gaps In Armenia: A Climate Adaptation Lens
Author: Elza Stepanyan, Regional Expert
Editor: Jeff Sahadeo, Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS).
Summary: Armenia faces significant food security challenges, exacerbated by climate change.
Declining agricultural productivity can be attributed to the predominance of small
scale and traditional farming practices, the increased frequency of extreme weather
events, and insufficient adaptive measures within national food security policies.
Frameworks like the World Food Programs Strategic Plan (2019-2024) for Armenia define
actions to enhance national food systems and achieve greater food security. They aim
to improve access to nutritious food for all, with a focus on addressing regional disparities
in hunger and malnutrition. However, these policies lack adequate attention to climate
adaptation and resilience, leaving vulnerable populations at increased risk. A signatory
to the Paris Agreement, Armenia also has international obligations.
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