The WEF 2024 Food and Water Systems in the Intelligent Age report highlights how AI, IoT, and data-driven tools are reshaping resource management to meet rising global demand. Intelligent systems can enhance crop yields, optimize irrigation, reduce waste, and improve supply chain transparency. For water, digital monitoring and predictive analytics enable smarter allocation and resilience against climate stress. However, adoption faces barriers including cost, digital divides, and governance gaps. The report calls for investment, policy alignment, and public-private collaboration to scale solutions that strengthen food security, water sustainability, and equitable access in a climate-challenged world.

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