Meknes -  April 24, 2025 - (MAP) - Morocco’s AAA Initiative (Adaptation of African Agriculture), launched by HM King Mohammed VI, is an ambitious continental effort to enhance agricultural resilience in the face of climate change, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Wednesday.

Speaking at the 5th Annual Ministerial Conference of the AAA Initiative during the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM), El Bouari said the platform brings together governments, researchers, and development partners behind a common vision for adaptation. “Without strong action, Africa risks losing up to 25% of its agricultural production by 2050,” he warned.

The initiative has already launched several partnerships, notably with the International Platform on Adaptation Metrics (IPAM), which supports the implementation of climate adaptation frameworks outlined at COP28 in Dubai and the upcoming COP29 in Belém, El Bouari said.

He also highlighted the Agricultural Investment Project Incubator (APIA), developed with the African Adaptation Initiative, which aims to mobilize $780 million to fund sustainable agriculture projects across the continent.

The AAA Initiative, he noted, has built its presence through increased scientific publications, regional collaboration, and participation in global forums, solidifying its role as a leading African platform for climate-resilient agriculture.

Held under the theme “Agroforestry and Climate Resilience,” the ministerial conference brought together African agriculture ministers, financial institutions, researchers, and development agencies to outline strategic directions for the sector’s adaptation to climate challenges.