Mapping of Affordable Climate Smart Food Security Related Technologies

In response to the pressing need for innovative solutions to address food security challenges, IsDB initiated this mapping exercise and partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to produce a Mapping Report on Affordable and Transferrable Climate-Smart Technologies for Smallholder Farmers.

By identifying, analyzing and cataloguing affordable, reliable and environmentally friendly technologies, the mapping aims to build a knowledge base, a technology assessment framework and a decision support tool to guide evidence-based investment in promising agricultural technologies within unique contexts. This collaborative effort seeks to accelerate the development and transfer of environmentally friendly technologies, ultimately promoting low-carbon development, environmental sustainability and increased productivity, while mitigating risks to food security and public health.

Scope of the Mapping Exercise - This mapping targets 10 countries where smallholder farmers face different challenges, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Morocco, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Turkey.

The mapping effort focuses on six technology thematic areas critical to improving food security: 1) postharvest, reducing food loss and waste; 2) water management and water saving technologies in face of climate change; 3) sustainable pest control and crop management; 4) e-commerce and market access, 5) fintech; and 6) green energy for farmers agribusiness operations.

Methodology - A screening criteria and three-level technology assessment methodology was developed focusing on affordable, reliable and easy-to-use green and environmentally friendly technologies that have potential to be leveraged and mainstreamed throughout the crop value chain for improving food security among smallholder farmers in selected countries. 

Outcome - A total of 10 technology directories were created which include detailed information for 349 technologies. A total of 228 technologies were then screened and evaluated through a multi-level assessment which included 3276 criteria, resulting in the identification of a total of 120 highly viable technologies.

This iterative assessment process relies on continuous stakeholder engagement, ensuring our recommendations remain adaptable and responsive to the highly specific, on-the-ground needs of smallholder farmers.