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AgFunderNews · October 28, 2026 · On the brief until November 11, 2026

From climate finance to AI’s impact on smallholders, here’s what to expect at COP31

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THE AI ANGLE
Absorbing climate capital despite relying on models that exclude smallholders

Agriculture produces a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it receives 2.5 percent of public climate finance. Ahead of COP31, experts called for funding to focus on smallholder adaptation and practical farm-level tools. This challenge pushes researchers to design policies based on local farm constraints.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
A central tension is whether investing in advanced AI pulls funding away from smallholder farmers who lack basic technology, water rights, and inclusive data.

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