The president of the UN’s desertification conference, Alain-Richard Donwahi, warns of imminent threats to global food supplies due to the combined effects of climate change, water scarcity, and poor farming practices. Donwahi, who presided over the UN Cop15 summit on desertification, emphasized that the detrimental impacts of climate change, particularly drought, are manifesting faster than anticipated. While the world focuses on the 1.5C temperature rise target, severe consequences like soil degradation, desertification, and water scarcity might occur even before this threshold is reached. Additionally, Donwahi underscores the need for improved agricultural practices and invites private sector investments into sustainable methods such as agroforestry. Despite the global commitment to counteract desertification in 1992, it remains an underemphasized issue. Donwahi stresses the interconnection between desertification, climate change, and biodiversity loss, advocating for a collaborative approach and urging rich nations to view Africa as a pivotal player in crafting solutions.