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Contested Space: Climate Change Adaptation in South African Agriculture
›By Jack Stuart // Monday, October 29, 2018
The province of KwaZulu Natal, one of South Africaís most important farming areas and suppliers of water. Photo courtesy of the United Nations.
The politics of land reform is a constant feature in the political landscape of South Africa. Historic grievances, poverty, and food insecurity combine for a potent discourse, which has led to ineffective government policy. Land reform has a clear documented impact on peacebuilding. What is less certain is its impact on successful climate change adaptation, particularly the growing problem of water scarcity. South Africa is currently suffering from its worst drought since records began and its warming climate combined with its semi-arid environment renders it prone to limitations in the water supply, which is a scarce resource that is overused by current agricultural practices. South Africa’s dualistic agricultural sector—often framed as agri-business and small-scale farmers—is at the forefront of climate change vulnerability and adaptation efforts. However, the prism of land reform continues to direct climate adaptation discourse in South Africa.
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