Agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally and is highly vulnerable to climate impacts. Energy access affects the ability of smallholder farmers in SADC to adopt Climate Smart Agriculture practices. A just energy transition for SADC should recognise the potential role of energy access in ensuring the achievement of the triple objectives of increasing productivity, adaptation, and mitigation in the agriculture sector. 

Agsint tis background, Oxfam in Southern Africa Cluster and Oxfam South Africa in collaboration with the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and partner organisations, namely Access Coalition, Climate Action Network-South Africa and Institute for Economic Justice convened a learning event targeting the SADC PF Standing Committee on Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) on 27th-28th September 2023 in Namibia.