Nairobi, March 14 -- I recently participated as a panellist at the open food conference organised by the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), an independent think tank dedicated to fostering inclusive and sustainable development policies in Europe and Africa.

Our discussions mainly revolved around the interconnectedness of African and European food systems and the implications of food and climate policies. Currently, food systems between the two continents are at a critical juncture of cooperation and alignment. What came out clearly was the importance of navigating the intricate landscape of food systems and climate policies in Africa and Europe.

The conference underscored the imperative of addressing diverging in...