India, Oct. 23 -- A new analysis reveals that helping small-scale farmers adapt to climate change requires $443 billion annually, less than the $470 billion spent on harmful subsidies.

Despite producing half the world's food, smallholders receive minimal climate finance.

The report urges redirecting funds to support these farmers, emphasising their role in global food security and ecological sustainability.

Helping the world's small-scale family farmers adapt to climate change will cost $443 billion annually, less than the $470 billion governments spend each year on agricultural subsidies that harm people and the planet, according to a new analysis released ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

The study by Climate Focus for the Family Farmers fo...