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This paper thus examines Agroforestry as adaptation measures which can be applied by smallholder farmers in order to increase the resilience of the food system against increasing climate variability. In doing so this paper aims at responding to the following research question:   \textit{What is the adoption potential of Agroforestry for smallholder farming adaptation measures in sub-Saharan Sub-Saharan  Africa and what effects will they have on the resilience against increasing climate variability?} The paper proceeds as follows. Firstly, based on a literature review the predicted impacts for different African regions due to climate change are synthesized. Secondly, agroforestry is being introduced as one of the most promising adaptation measures. Finally, an advice is given on increasing the adoption of agroforestry methods by addressing several identified barriers.