Climate change, food security, and the challenge of sustainable development in East Africa

Abstract

This chapter explores the food security implications of climate change in the East African context. Debate and/or knowledge on the nexus between climate change and human security (and/or other conceptualizations of security) has evolved considerably overtime. Today, climate change is considered both a human security threat and threat multiplier, which acts on existing threats/vulnerabilities thereby making them worse. The chapter highlights the impact of climate change on food security in East Africa and addresses possible adaptive and mitigation measures for sustainability.