Key Takeaways:
- Strategic Collaboration: Agritecture and enCity have partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assess and enhance the resilience of Maldives’ agri-food system against climate change risks.
- Expertise and Experience: Both Agritecture and enCity bring significant experience in sustainable urban planning and food system design, leveraging their prior projects like the Lim Chu Kang Masterplan in Singapore.
- Focus on Climate Resilience: The project is centered on addressing the growing impact of climate change on food security in the Maldives, aiming to propose transformational changes for the national food system.
In a significant development for agricultural sustainability, Agritecture and enCity have teamed up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to undertake a project aimed at transforming the agri-food system in the Maldives. This collaboration, initiated in early November, focuses on evaluating climate change risks within the agricultural sector and advising on essential investments to bolster the resilience of food systems in the Maldives​.
Combining Expertise for Sustainable Solutions
The partnership capitalizes on the extensive experience and expertise of Agritecture and enCity. These organizations have a rich background in sustainable urban planning and innovative food system design. Their joint work on the Lim Chu Kang Masterplan in Singapore, which incorporated groundbreaking food systems and circularity approaches, forms a solid foundation for this new endeavor. Additionally, enCity’s experience in planning key regions in the Maldives provides valuable context for this project​.
Addressing Climate Change and Food Security
This project is particularly critical in light of the increasing threats posed by climate change to food security. Like many other nations, the Maldives faces the challenge of adapting its food systems to these changing conditions. The consortium will conduct a study to outline necessary transformative changes for strengthening the climate resilience of the national food system. This study will suggest priority actions for both the short and medium term, with broader implications for similar challenges across Asia and beyond​.
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