Madagascar Faces Climate Challenges Impacting Agriculture
Madagascar Faces Climate Challenges Impacting Agriculture
US · Published Mar 20, 2026
Climate change is significantly disrupting agriculture in Madagascar through cyclones, droughts, and erratic rainfall.
Approximately 78% of Madagascar's workforce is in agriculture, making them highly vulnerable to climate-related food insecurity.
High stunting and micronutrient deficiency rates, costing 10-14% of GDP, are exacerbated by climate-induced agricultural challenges.
Climate change disrupts Madagascar's farming practices
Madagascar's agricultural sector faces immense challenges due to climate change, with cyclones, droughts, and erratic rainfall disrupting traditional farming practices. A significant portion of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods, making them highly vulnerable to climate-related food insecurity. The unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to plan effectively, impacting crop yields and incomes. Beyond the economic impacts, Madagascar grapples with a severe food security crisis, where climate change exacerbates existing malnutrition issues, particularly among children, leading to high rates of stunting and micronutrient deficiencies. The World Bank estimates the economic cost of malnutrition to be between 10% and 14% of the country's GDP.
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