The case for investing in climate resilience
This report distills five years of data from 5,700 farmer surveys and 11 agriculture portfolio companies to reveal what drives climate resilience and scalability.
- Report
- Sustainable agriculture
- Multi-region
- 2025
Turning five years of farmer data into findings for climate resilience and scalable business models
Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF) and Trellis surveyed more than 5,700 farmers across 11 agribusinesses in Africa to understand how our investments are impacting farmers’ ability to adapt and recover from climate shocks. Our findings detail how bundled services, market access, and higher incomes drive measurable resilience – with evidence, insights, and recommendations for funders and impact investors looking to scale what works.
Highlights from the field
This report was made possible with support from
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, Autodesk Foundation, and the Green Climate Fund.
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