Agriculture and Environment

IGAD’s mission in agriculture and the environment is to support Member States in reducing poverty and achieving food security. This is pursued through regional cooperation for mutual benefit, grounded in the rational use of natural resources and sound environmental management for sustainable development. Agriculture and livestock are recognized as the dominant sectors in the IGAD region, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and income across Member States.

These efforts are fundamental to the region’s development and serve as critical drivers for realizing the ambitions of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).