Anika Molesworth's Rural Capacity Building with Climate Wise Agriculture

Anika Molesworth's initiative, Climate Wise Agriculture, was innovative enough to have won first place in the 2022 NSW sustainability awards.

Strongly believing in educating, engaging and empowering people on climate change and food security solutions, in 2014 Dr Anika Molesworth created a platform to share current and credible data for those working on the ground and in the field, as well as the community at large.

Anika established Climate Wise Agriculture with a modus operandi to facilitate the flow of information and build rural capacity.

From this work and rural climate advocacy, she was awarded Young Farmer of the Year, in recognition to the contribution made to changing rural narratives towards climate solutions, which led to the creation of the Rural Climate Leadership Initiative.

The poor rural farming are the first and the worst affected by climate change. By assisting rural people to understand the climate changes occurring, the implications and the opportunities, it is possible to build rural resilience along with healthier and more stable communities. Knowledge is delivered on how climate change influences and is influenced by farm and food systems, and training provided on climate wise agricultural practices, as well as personal and community wellbeing.

What makes Anika’s dedication to her cause so apparent is her desire to bring others along with her. In particular, she has a great interest in building the capacity of young rural people to speak out and stand up for these important issues relating to food security, gender quality, climate change and environmental conservation.

This enabling initiative helps make it possible for rural people to overcome adversity, implement innovations, take part in decision-making, and create resilient communities.