Harnessing International Finance Options to Strengthen South Africa’s Subnational Strategies on Climate Change Adaptation: Implications for Agriculture and Food Security

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South Africa faces escalating climate threats, with extreme weather events severely impacting agriculture, water resources, and food security. Addressing these challenges requires significant financial investment. This review synthesises literature and policy documents sourced from key databases, including Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, as well as the Mangosuthu University of Technology online library. Initial screening of over 150 sources identified 86 studies (49 peer-reviewed articles and 44 grey literature reports) based on relevance and inclusion criteria to examine the role of international climate finance in supporting subnational adaptation, particularly in the agricultural sector. This narrative literature review explores financial mechanisms, climate finance frameworks, and case studies of community-driven adaptation initiatives. The findings highlight the role of global climate funds, including the Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, and COP28 pledges, in addressing South Africa’s adaptation finance gap. However, bureaucratic hurdles, inadequate institutional support, and limited direct funding for local adaptation persist. Community-driven initiatives that prioritise local decision-making, resource mobilisation, and participatory strategies remain underfunded despite their significance. This paper emphasises the need for improved financial accessibility, stronger governance, and enhanced collaboration between donors, government agencies, and grassroots organisations. Recommendations include aligning domestic finance frameworks with global funding criteria, streamlining fund disbursement, and integrating community-led adaptation into national policies. Strengthening these mechanisms can ensure financial resources reach vulnerable populations, enhancing resilience and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in South Africa.

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