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Globally, the agri-food system accounts for more than a third of total carbon equivalent emissions, of which Asia contributes 42%. While agri-food is approximately 26% of emissions in Asia, below the global average, it is a particularly significant source of emissions in Southeast and South Asia, accounting for 50% and 45% of all emissions respectively.

Asia’s agri-food systems differ significantly from their European and North American counterparts, including but not limited to the type of crops cultivated, farming methods, and prevailing cultural practices. Of these differences, the most prominent is the high proportion of smallholder farmers; it is estimated that two-thirds of the world’s 600 million smallholder farmers reside in Asia. Consequently, supporting and engaging smallholder farmers, as well as addressing the fragmented supply chain is a critical piece of the puzzle to the decarbonisation strategy in Asia’s agri-food system.

How can countries shape effective policies to support and protect smallholder farmers while ensuring sustainable food supply for the masses? How can businesses enable and incentivise smallholder farmers to adopt and scale the identified opportunities for decarbonisation? What are the investable trends in the Asia agri-food system in the coming decades?

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