This document provides an agenda for discussing climate change with agricultural producers. It begins by affirming the success of American agriculture and explaining that producers did not cause climate change. It then gently shares mainstream climate science trends related to agriculture, such as increasing heat waves, heavy rainfall, shifting plant hardiness zones, and longer growing seasons. The document suggests addressing climate change through investments like breeding resilient crops, soil conservation, irrigation, and forestry. It also notes "win-win" ways producers can reduce greenhouse gases through practices like efficient fertilizer use and capturing methane. The overarching message is that climate change presents challenges, but also opportunities through adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Organic farming can help combat climate change in several ways:
1) It sequesters carbon through biological processes like plant growth and soil accumulation of organic matter.
2) It reduces greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by using less energy-intensive practices and eliminating synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
3) Switching to organic farming in European countries is expected to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by 2.1-2.4% by 2030, helping combat climate change.
This document discusses the effects of climate change on agriculture in Pakistan. It notes that agriculture is crucial to Pakistan's economy and many people's livelihoods. However, climate change is posing serious threats through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather. This is projected to reduce agricultural production by 30% and force changes to cropping patterns. The document also discusses impacts to glaciers, diseases, floods, and industries that rely on agriculture. A new project will study climate change effects on farming communities in different regions of Pakistan.
This presentation discusses the relationship between agriculture and climate change in India. It notes that agriculture is an important part of the Indian economy but is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as increased temperatures, droughts and floods. These changes could threaten food security and livelihoods. The presentation outlines how agriculture both contributes to and is affected by climate change through greenhouse gas emissions and reduced productivity respectively. It recommends key adaptation strategies for agriculture, such as new crop varieties and farming practices, to build resilience to climate change impacts.
This document discusses the links between climate change and food security. It notes that the IPCC has found considerable evidence that human activities are causing climate change. Climate change is affecting food security through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, seasonal extremes, glacial melting, floods, and sea water intrusion. Food production contributes to climate change through being energy intensive and requiring increased inputs for responsive varieties. The document advocates addressing national security through reducing vulnerabilities to climate change at individual, national and regional levels. It argues that climate change should be viewed as a security threat rather than just an environmental issue.
CSA Symposium 2016 -Moffatt Ngugi Day 1 Session 1ACDI/VOCA
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) aims to increase agricultural productivity and incomes, adapt to and build resilience against climate change impacts, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to climate change risks. President Obama issued an executive order in 2014 launching the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture. CSA considers challenges at the intersection of climate change and agriculture through a holistic, intentional, and context-specific approach that balances short-term needs with long-term climate impacts. Implementing CSA requires sound climate data, development of climate-smart technologies, strengthened human and institutional capacity, enabling policies, and partnerships.
This document discusses the impact of climate change on food security in Pakistan. It introduces food security and climate change, then outlines the dimensions of food security. It states that Pakistan is an agrarian country and the interaction between climate change and agriculture is complex. Problems caused by climate change that affect food security are then discussed, such as floods, drought, and water crises. The effects of climate change like acidic rain and heat stress on agriculture are also outlined. The document establishes the problem statement, significance, research questions and objectives of studying this topic. It reviews relevant literature and presents two hypotheses. The methodology and model used are described, which find that rainfall has a positive impact on food production while temperature has a negative impact. Recommend
Agriculture food and nutrition security malawiNAP Events
This document discusses agricultural production and food security in Malawi. It notes that over 80% of Malawi's population relies on smallholder agriculture that is largely rain-fed. Climate change has resulted in more frequent and prolonged dry spells and floods that impair agricultural production. A new National Agriculture Policy was launched to address these issues. Currently, food security in Malawi is defined as maize security. The number of food insecure people has risen from less than 2 million in 2015 to over 6.7 million in 2017. Moving forward, the document calls for strengthening adaptation to climate change in the agriculture sector, breaking the cycle of food insecurity, and increasing multisector collaboration around climate-smart agriculture practices to improve resilience.
This document provides an agenda for discussing climate change with agricultural producers. It begins by affirming the success of American agriculture and explaining that producers did not cause climate change. It then gently shares mainstream climate science trends related to agriculture, such as increasing heat waves, heavy rainfall, shifting plant hardiness zones, and longer growing seasons. The document suggests addressing climate change through investments like breeding resilient crops, soil conservation, irrigation, and forestry. It also notes "win-win" ways producers can reduce greenhouse gases through practices like efficient fertilizer use and capturing methane. The overarching message is that climate change presents challenges, but also opportunities through adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Organic farming can help combat climate change in several ways:
1) It sequesters carbon through biological processes like plant growth and soil accumulation of organic matter.
2) It reduces greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by using less energy-intensive practices and eliminating synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
3) Switching to organic farming in European countries is expected to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by 2.1-2.4% by 2030, helping combat climate change.
This document discusses the effects of climate change on agriculture in Pakistan. It notes that agriculture is crucial to Pakistan's economy and many people's livelihoods. However, climate change is posing serious threats through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather. This is projected to reduce agricultural production by 30% and force changes to cropping patterns. The document also discusses impacts to glaciers, diseases, floods, and industries that rely on agriculture. A new project will study climate change effects on farming communities in different regions of Pakistan.
This presentation discusses the relationship between agriculture and climate change in India. It notes that agriculture is an important part of the Indian economy but is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as increased temperatures, droughts and floods. These changes could threaten food security and livelihoods. The presentation outlines how agriculture both contributes to and is affected by climate change through greenhouse gas emissions and reduced productivity respectively. It recommends key adaptation strategies for agriculture, such as new crop varieties and farming practices, to build resilience to climate change impacts.
This document discusses the links between climate change and food security. It notes that the IPCC has found considerable evidence that human activities are causing climate change. Climate change is affecting food security through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, seasonal extremes, glacial melting, floods, and sea water intrusion. Food production contributes to climate change through being energy intensive and requiring increased inputs for responsive varieties. The document advocates addressing national security through reducing vulnerabilities to climate change at individual, national and regional levels. It argues that climate change should be viewed as a security threat rather than just an environmental issue.
CSA Symposium 2016 -Moffatt Ngugi Day 1 Session 1ACDI/VOCA
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) aims to increase agricultural productivity and incomes, adapt to and build resilience against climate change impacts, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to climate change risks. President Obama issued an executive order in 2014 launching the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture. CSA considers challenges at the intersection of climate change and agriculture through a holistic, intentional, and context-specific approach that balances short-term needs with long-term climate impacts. Implementing CSA requires sound climate data, development of climate-smart technologies, strengthened human and institutional capacity, enabling policies, and partnerships.
This document discusses the impact of climate change on food security in Pakistan. It introduces food security and climate change, then outlines the dimensions of food security. It states that Pakistan is an agrarian country and the interaction between climate change and agriculture is complex. Problems caused by climate change that affect food security are then discussed, such as floods, drought, and water crises. The effects of climate change like acidic rain and heat stress on agriculture are also outlined. The document establishes the problem statement, significance, research questions and objectives of studying this topic. It reviews relevant literature and presents two hypotheses. The methodology and model used are described, which find that rainfall has a positive impact on food production while temperature has a negative impact. Recommend
Agriculture food and nutrition security malawiNAP Events
This document discusses agricultural production and food security in Malawi. It notes that over 80% of Malawi's population relies on smallholder agriculture that is largely rain-fed. Climate change has resulted in more frequent and prolonged dry spells and floods that impair agricultural production. A new National Agriculture Policy was launched to address these issues. Currently, food security in Malawi is defined as maize security. The number of food insecure people has risen from less than 2 million in 2015 to over 6.7 million in 2017. Moving forward, the document calls for strengthening adaptation to climate change in the agriculture sector, breaking the cycle of food insecurity, and increasing multisector collaboration around climate-smart agriculture practices to improve resilience.
Climate change will significantly impact Nigeria, where over 70% of the population depends on agriculture. Northern Nigeria will face greater drought and water shortages, while Southern Nigeria will experience heavier rainfall and flooding. This will make farming riskier and reduce incomes, potentially intensifying conflicts and loss of infrastructure. USAID projects in agriculture, water, and energy aim to strengthen food security, improve access to water and sanitation, and mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding renewable energy. The projects have helped increase agricultural productivity, provide early warnings of hazards, and give communities access to clean water.
The document discusses climate services in Malawi, which includes producing and disseminating seasonal forecasts and climate projections to support decision making. It details the Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) program, which provides climate information to farmers to help them make informed decisions. It also discusses how different sectors like agriculture, health, energy, and water are impacted by climate factors like drought and flooding in Malawi. Finally, it outlines Malawi's early warning system called Weather Chasers that issues alerts for severe weather events.
Agriculture and climate change A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agri...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Agriculture and climate change A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension Khyber Pakhtun Khwa Province & Visiting Professor Agriculture University Peshawar Pakistan
Agritech in the Anthropocene: This talk will discuss the current state of climate breakdown and the implications for the use of technology in agriculture and food production. Rapid climate change including collapse of usual weather patterns is resulting in extreme drought and floods across many food producing regions including within Europe. We will discuss how priorities need to change in this context to help ensure human survival. This also may necessitate a rethink of the nature and form of innovation. Data driven climate smart agriculture is one such approach where we take the priorities of agroecology and agroforestry as primary, and seek to identify what role a range of agritech technologies can play to support environmentally sustainable agricultural production. A range of existing and emerging technologies will be discussed from this perspective. We expect our approach to provoke a debate on the prioritisation of investment choices in specific technologies, as well forcing a rethink of our approach to ICT in the agrifood sector.
Climate Change in the NENA and its Implications on Agriculture and RangelandsICARDA
31 March - 4 April 2019. Cairo. Land and Water Days in the NENA Region 2019
1 April: Session: Monitoring and assessment of climate change in the NENA and understanding its impact on land and water resources, agriculture and ecosystems
Dr. Ajit Govind (see presentation) - ICARDA: Climate Change in the NENA and its implications on agriculture and rangelands.
The document discusses climate change impacts in Sudan. It notes that Sudan is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts due to factors like poverty, weak resource management, and environmental fragility. Key impacts include rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns exacerbating droughts and floods, threats to food security and water resources, and health impacts. The document outlines Sudan's climate zones and variability in rainfall. It recommends various adaptation strategies and projects focused on sectors like agriculture, forestry, rangelands, and health to build resilience to climate change.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change in Asia, including increasing CO2 levels, effects on agriculture/food security, biodiversity, ecosystems, and human health. Crop yields in East and Southeast Asia could increase by 20% but decrease by 30% in Central and South Asia. Up to 50% of Asia's biodiversity is at risk of extinction. Climate change is altering habitats and increasing threats like drought for endangered species. It can also spread infectious diseases and increase heat-related deaths. Countries in East and Southeast Asia are working to address these challenges through initiatives like green technology development, coastal management, reforestation, and disease control programs.
Climate Change and Agriculture by Muhammad Qasim & Aroj BashirMuhammad Qasim
Climate change is negatively impacting agriculture in Pakistan in 3 main ways:
1) Changing temperatures and rainfall patterns are decreasing crop yields, especially for wheat which is estimated to decline by 6-9%.
2) Recent floods have destroyed over 2.6 million acres of agricultural land.
3) Glacial melt from the Himalayas due to rising temperatures threatens water availability, which Pakistan's agriculture sector heavily depends on for irrigation.
Presentation by Sonja Vermeulen, Head of Research and Vanessa Meadu, Communications and Knowledge Manager, CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). Delivered to private sector representatives in London on 11 July 2013.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change and global warming on agriculture. It notes that agriculture depends on climate conditions like temperature, moisture levels, and more. Changes in droughts and floods from climate change could pose challenges for farmers and disrupt ecosystems by shifting fish and shellfish habitats. Climate change could make it harder to grow crops and raise animals in the same ways and places. It also discusses effects like reduced crop nutrition and increased pests from climate change. Global warming is defined and its causes like fossil fuel use and farming practices are outlined. The effects of global warming may include increased crop pests, greater crop losses from droughts and floods, and decreased cereal production.
THE USE OF INTERNET OF THINGS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECT...IAEME Publication
This document summarizes a research paper about using internet of things (IoT) technologies to support climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. It discusses how CSA aims to increase agricultural productivity and sustainability while reducing emissions. The document uses the case study of the Philippines, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, to show how CSA and IoT innovations have helped farmers adapt to climate impacts through strategies like climate-resilient crops, rainwater harvesting, and mobile apps providing farming advice. While CSA and smart farming face challenges like high costs and lack of farmer expertise, the case study demonstrates their potential benefits to increase food security amidst climate change.
Challenges faced by farmers due to environment changesVISHALVERMA388
Farmers face numerous challenges due to environmental changes like climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. Rising global temperatures, irregular rainfall, increased CO2 levels affect crop production by reducing yields. Climate change impacts agriculture through reduced productivity, soil degradation, drought, and damage from heavy rains and hailstorms. Government programs provide relief and promote adaptation techniques, but farmers continue to suffer losses from these environmental issues.
Climate change impact and adaptation in wheatICARDA
8 May 2019. Cairo. ICARDA Workshop on Modeling Climate Change Impacts in Agriculture.
Climate change impact and adaptation in wheat. Presentation by by Prof. Senthold Asseng, Professor at the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department of the University of Florida.
impact of climate change in rainfed agricultureAnkush Singh
This document summarizes a master's seminar on the impact of climate change on rainfed agriculture. It discusses how climate change affects agricultural production through higher temperatures and changing precipitation patterns. Key impacts include reduced soil productivity, increased water demand and pest populations, and decreased crop yields. The document also outlines strategies for agricultural adaptation, including developing resistant crop varieties, improved water and land management, and crop diversification. Overall, the seminar evaluated how climate change threatens rainfed agriculture systems and policies needed to help farmers adapt.
Agriculture and fisheries are highly dependent on specific climate conditions. Trying to understand the overall effect of climate change on our food supply can be difficult. Increases in temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) can be beneficial for some crops in some places. But to realize these benefits, nutrient levels, soil moisture, water availability, and other conditions must also be met. Changes in the frequency and severity of droughts and floods could pose challenges for farmers and ranchers. Meanwhile, warmer water temperatures are likely to cause the habitat ranges of many fish and shellfish species to shift, which could disrupt ecosystems. Overall, climate change could make it more difficult to grow crops, raise animals, and catch fish in the same ways and same places as we have done in the past. The effects of climate change also need to be considered along with other evolving factors that affect agricultural production, such as changes in farming practices and technology.
This presentation was made by Dr. Robert B. Zougmoré, CCAFS Africa Program Leader, at the WASCAL Science Symposium, 19-21 June 2018, Tang Palace Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Addressing Gender in Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Agriculture SectorsUNDP Climate
- Uganda and Zambia are carrying out activities to better assess adaptation options through cost-benefit analysis and impact evaluation exercises, as part of the Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans (NAP-Ag) Programme led by FAO and UNDP.
Both Uganda and Zambia are also paving way for gender mainstreaming into National Adaptation Plans, with recent cross-sectoral workshops held in May and June to discuss these topics and pave the way for integrated strategies.
Climate change will significantly impact Nigeria, where over 70% of the population depends on agriculture. Northern Nigeria will face greater drought and water shortages, while Southern Nigeria will experience heavier rainfall and flooding. This will make farming riskier and reduce incomes, potentially intensifying conflicts and loss of infrastructure. USAID projects in agriculture, water, and energy aim to strengthen food security, improve access to water and sanitation, and mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding renewable energy. The projects have helped increase agricultural productivity, provide early warnings of hazards, and give communities access to clean water.
The document discusses climate services in Malawi, which includes producing and disseminating seasonal forecasts and climate projections to support decision making. It details the Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) program, which provides climate information to farmers to help them make informed decisions. It also discusses how different sectors like agriculture, health, energy, and water are impacted by climate factors like drought and flooding in Malawi. Finally, it outlines Malawi's early warning system called Weather Chasers that issues alerts for severe weather events.
Agriculture and climate change A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agri...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Agriculture and climate change A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension Khyber Pakhtun Khwa Province & Visiting Professor Agriculture University Peshawar Pakistan
Agritech in the Anthropocene: This talk will discuss the current state of climate breakdown and the implications for the use of technology in agriculture and food production. Rapid climate change including collapse of usual weather patterns is resulting in extreme drought and floods across many food producing regions including within Europe. We will discuss how priorities need to change in this context to help ensure human survival. This also may necessitate a rethink of the nature and form of innovation. Data driven climate smart agriculture is one such approach where we take the priorities of agroecology and agroforestry as primary, and seek to identify what role a range of agritech technologies can play to support environmentally sustainable agricultural production. A range of existing and emerging technologies will be discussed from this perspective. We expect our approach to provoke a debate on the prioritisation of investment choices in specific technologies, as well forcing a rethink of our approach to ICT in the agrifood sector.
Climate Change in the NENA and its Implications on Agriculture and RangelandsICARDA
31 March - 4 April 2019. Cairo. Land and Water Days in the NENA Region 2019
1 April: Session: Monitoring and assessment of climate change in the NENA and understanding its impact on land and water resources, agriculture and ecosystems
Dr. Ajit Govind (see presentation) - ICARDA: Climate Change in the NENA and its implications on agriculture and rangelands.
The document discusses climate change impacts in Sudan. It notes that Sudan is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts due to factors like poverty, weak resource management, and environmental fragility. Key impacts include rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns exacerbating droughts and floods, threats to food security and water resources, and health impacts. The document outlines Sudan's climate zones and variability in rainfall. It recommends various adaptation strategies and projects focused on sectors like agriculture, forestry, rangelands, and health to build resilience to climate change.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change in Asia, including increasing CO2 levels, effects on agriculture/food security, biodiversity, ecosystems, and human health. Crop yields in East and Southeast Asia could increase by 20% but decrease by 30% in Central and South Asia. Up to 50% of Asia's biodiversity is at risk of extinction. Climate change is altering habitats and increasing threats like drought for endangered species. It can also spread infectious diseases and increase heat-related deaths. Countries in East and Southeast Asia are working to address these challenges through initiatives like green technology development, coastal management, reforestation, and disease control programs.
Climate Change and Agriculture by Muhammad Qasim & Aroj BashirMuhammad Qasim
Climate change is negatively impacting agriculture in Pakistan in 3 main ways:
1) Changing temperatures and rainfall patterns are decreasing crop yields, especially for wheat which is estimated to decline by 6-9%.
2) Recent floods have destroyed over 2.6 million acres of agricultural land.
3) Glacial melt from the Himalayas due to rising temperatures threatens water availability, which Pakistan's agriculture sector heavily depends on for irrigation.
Presentation by Sonja Vermeulen, Head of Research and Vanessa Meadu, Communications and Knowledge Manager, CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). Delivered to private sector representatives in London on 11 July 2013.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change and global warming on agriculture. It notes that agriculture depends on climate conditions like temperature, moisture levels, and more. Changes in droughts and floods from climate change could pose challenges for farmers and disrupt ecosystems by shifting fish and shellfish habitats. Climate change could make it harder to grow crops and raise animals in the same ways and places. It also discusses effects like reduced crop nutrition and increased pests from climate change. Global warming is defined and its causes like fossil fuel use and farming practices are outlined. The effects of global warming may include increased crop pests, greater crop losses from droughts and floods, and decreased cereal production.
THE USE OF INTERNET OF THINGS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECT...IAEME Publication
This document summarizes a research paper about using internet of things (IoT) technologies to support climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. It discusses how CSA aims to increase agricultural productivity and sustainability while reducing emissions. The document uses the case study of the Philippines, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, to show how CSA and IoT innovations have helped farmers adapt to climate impacts through strategies like climate-resilient crops, rainwater harvesting, and mobile apps providing farming advice. While CSA and smart farming face challenges like high costs and lack of farmer expertise, the case study demonstrates their potential benefits to increase food security amidst climate change.
Challenges faced by farmers due to environment changesVISHALVERMA388
Farmers face numerous challenges due to environmental changes like climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. Rising global temperatures, irregular rainfall, increased CO2 levels affect crop production by reducing yields. Climate change impacts agriculture through reduced productivity, soil degradation, drought, and damage from heavy rains and hailstorms. Government programs provide relief and promote adaptation techniques, but farmers continue to suffer losses from these environmental issues.
Climate change impact and adaptation in wheatICARDA
8 May 2019. Cairo. ICARDA Workshop on Modeling Climate Change Impacts in Agriculture.
Climate change impact and adaptation in wheat. Presentation by by Prof. Senthold Asseng, Professor at the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department of the University of Florida.
impact of climate change in rainfed agricultureAnkush Singh
This document summarizes a master's seminar on the impact of climate change on rainfed agriculture. It discusses how climate change affects agricultural production through higher temperatures and changing precipitation patterns. Key impacts include reduced soil productivity, increased water demand and pest populations, and decreased crop yields. The document also outlines strategies for agricultural adaptation, including developing resistant crop varieties, improved water and land management, and crop diversification. Overall, the seminar evaluated how climate change threatens rainfed agriculture systems and policies needed to help farmers adapt.
Agriculture and fisheries are highly dependent on specific climate conditions. Trying to understand the overall effect of climate change on our food supply can be difficult. Increases in temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) can be beneficial for some crops in some places. But to realize these benefits, nutrient levels, soil moisture, water availability, and other conditions must also be met. Changes in the frequency and severity of droughts and floods could pose challenges for farmers and ranchers. Meanwhile, warmer water temperatures are likely to cause the habitat ranges of many fish and shellfish species to shift, which could disrupt ecosystems. Overall, climate change could make it more difficult to grow crops, raise animals, and catch fish in the same ways and same places as we have done in the past. The effects of climate change also need to be considered along with other evolving factors that affect agricultural production, such as changes in farming practices and technology.
This presentation was made by Dr. Robert B. Zougmoré, CCAFS Africa Program Leader, at the WASCAL Science Symposium, 19-21 June 2018, Tang Palace Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Addressing Gender in Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Agriculture SectorsUNDP Climate
- Uganda and Zambia are carrying out activities to better assess adaptation options through cost-benefit analysis and impact evaluation exercises, as part of the Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans (NAP-Ag) Programme led by FAO and UNDP.
Both Uganda and Zambia are also paving way for gender mainstreaming into National Adaptation Plans, with recent cross-sectoral workshops held in May and June to discuss these topics and pave the way for integrated strategies.
The document discusses the economic consequences of climate change in Tanzania. It notes that Tanzania's agricultural economy is heavily vulnerable to climate change effects like droughts and extreme rainfall. Key impacts include declining water levels in lakes and rivers which threatens hydropower and socioeconomic activity. Tourism, an important economic sector, is also endangered by climate unpredictability affecting wildlife and ecosystems. The government of Tanzania has implemented policies and strategies to tackle issues like environmental degradation, promote sustainable resource management, and build climate resilience.
The document outlines Sudan's National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) to address urgent needs in adapting to climate change impacts. It identifies vulnerable sectors and regions, including those dependent on rain-fed agriculture and water resources. The NAPA was developed through stakeholder consultations and proposes pilot projects in five states focused on water management, agriculture, forestry, and health. It also calls for policy and institutional reforms to integrate climate adaptation strategies.
Presented by Jeremy Bird, Director General of IWMI, at the 1st High Level Scientific Consultation Panel and Ministerial Roundtable for the Adaptation of African Agriculture (AAA) to Climate Change initiative held in Marrakech, Morocco, on September 29 - 30, 2016.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Nepal. It notes that global temperatures have increased by 0.8°C over the past century due to human activity. Climate change is predicted to cause rising temperatures, shifting climatic zones, and more extreme weather. This will lead to impacts like changing crop cycles, loss of native species, and decreased agricultural yields from droughts and floods. The document recommends ways for agriculture in Nepal to adapt, such as using resistant crops, water management strategies, and integrating livestock and forestry. It also stresses the need for policies, research, and community engagement to build adaptive capacity.
Smallholder farmers pathway to resilience: achieving food security through ad...Premier Publishers
Building smallholder farmers’ resilience is essential to the sustainability of food security interventions. Being food secure alone is not enough, as disasters, including climate related extremes can quickly wipe out hard won development gains. Climate variability is an immediate challenge affecting the economy and poses threats to agriculture production and food security for smallholder farmers in rural communities. The livelihoods of people who depend on climate sensitive agricultural resources are particularly vulnerable. This study used a survey method to envisage adaptation strategies in agricultural production of smallholder farmer so as to increase resilience and create opportunities for increasing food security and environmental sustainability. The results indicated that more frequent and severe extreme climatic events, especially drought and heavy rainfall pose challenges to agricultural production and on ensuring food security in the area. To deal with such climate related extreme events, farmers develop different adaptation measures. Although farmers’ adaptation measures may not succeed completely, they form the basis of solutions to extreme events and disaster preparedness. It suggested that, addressing the threat posed by climate change will require better quantification of the problem, greater attention for prioritizing which production systems are vulnerable, and a redoubling of land and water management efforts. Climate change is occurring within a background of other global challenges, such as population growth, urbanization, land and water use, rural- urban migration, and biodiversity depletion. Thus, efforts to adapt to the impact of climate change should do so in a manner that is consistent with these broader development issues.
This document examines agroforestry as an adaptation method for African smallholder farmers facing increased weather extremes due to climate change. It discusses how agroforestry can strengthen food system resilience by providing additional crops and income sources while improving soil and water management. However, adoption of agroforestry in sub-Saharan Africa has been low due to various barriers. Overcoming these barriers is important for smallholder farmers to adapt their food production through low-cost agroforestry methods.
Presented by Kofi Bimpong, with inputs from Boubacar Maneh, Sander Zwart, Koichi Futakuchi and Takashi Kumashiro at the CCAFS Workshop on Developing Climate-Smart Crops for a 2030 World, ILRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 6-8 December 2011.
Climate change is having significant impacts on Pakistan. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are threatening key sectors of Pakistan's economy like agriculture, livestock, forestry, and water resources. Agriculture and livestock are vulnerable to droughts and floods which are increasing due to climate change. Forests and biodiversity are also at risk from rising temperatures. Water availability is projected to decline as glaciers melt and then recede, which would reduce fresh water supplies. Coastal areas are vulnerable to flooding from sea level rise. Pakistan contributes very little to global emissions but is severely impacted. Urgent action is needed to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.
CSA Symposium 2016 - Shaun Baugh Day 1 Session 1ACDI/VOCA
The document discusses the impacts of climate change on Jamaica's agricultural sector and the mitigation measures implemented by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Climate change is causing more extreme weather like droughts and hurricanes, along with rising sea levels, increased pests and diseases. This has resulted in crop losses and damage costing over $7.6 billion. The Ministry is working to increase climate awareness, promote climate-smart farming techniques, and help farmers plant more resilient crops to boost food security and livelihoods. Key programs support drought mitigation, irrigation systems, and training over 2,300 farmers in soil conservation.
AN INVESTIGATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES AND INNOVATION OF SW...Lelihle Simelane
Water and land are the major ingredients in the livelihoods of people globally. Only about 10% of the total area is suitable for agriculture in Swaziland, where over 95% of the water resources are used for irrigation. Visible on the livelihoods of the population are the symptoms of the adverse effects of recurrent droughts, which are associated with climate change. Small-scale farmers in particular have limited resources to cultivate large portions of their arable land. Hence there is a notable realization that there are key economic areas- water, agriculture, forestry and energy- in which managed or policy driven climate change adaptation strategies are necessary. A study was carried out to document perceptions of Swazi farmers regarding the effects of climate change on their livelihoods and to identify water and land use technologies for climate change adaptation. Two instruments were used to gather data through interviews using focus group technique (FGT). The findings indicate that Swazi farmers are stretched to the limit of their capability. Climate change has imposed the need for farmer creativity and to search for alternative strategies to source water and use land more judiciously. July rains (imbotisamahlanga in SiSwati) used to help decompose crop residues; August rains facilitated early planting but there is no more consistency in the rains. The frequent droughts and a shift in rains has made it difficult to grow a wide range of crops; reduced production and increased levels of poverty along with food insecurity. Farmers have responded through water technologies, especially irrigation (to cope with water stresses) and, to a major extent, by adopting conservation agriculture to conserve soil and improve its fertility.
Effectiveness of Adaptation Measures Taken by Farmers in the Field of Effects...IJEAB
It is evident that climate change affects the well being of farmers and increases their vulnerability in the future if no action is taken into account by them. In fact, Various adaptation measures, such as crop diversification, changes in the dates of semi and crops, use of seed and fertilizer varieties, irrigation, use of tractors etc. are carried out by Farmers. However, these different measures have not yet had the same effect in reducing the negative effects of climate change on agriculture. Thus, this paper aims at evaluating empirically assess the effectiveness of these measures or strategies of adaptations on the performance of farms in Benin. Using the estimation technique of MCO, estimating the technical efficiency of farmers' production reveals that the use of improved seeds and fertilizers also reduces the negative impact of climate change In addition, land irrigation and the number of weeding remain influential factors for which we do not have the necessary statistics to assess their efficiencies
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
This document provides a summary of the Africa Agriculture Status Report 2014, which focuses on climate change and smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. The report has six chapters that discuss topics like the impact of climate change on smallholder agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, enabling adaptation to climate change, knowledge management and education for building resilience, and conclusions. It also contains country-specific agricultural data and case studies. The document examines how climate change is affecting staple crop yields and farming systems in Africa, and strategies for helping smallholder farmers adapt to and mitigate climate impacts through approaches like improved soil and water management and climate-smart practices.
This document discusses redefining Africa's agrarian development policies in the face of climate change. It outlines that agricultural productivity in Africa has not kept pace with population growth, with cereal yields stagnating. Climate change impacts agro-ecosystems through changes to the environment and socioeconomics. The challenges include strengthening rural development and governance, improving productivity, and managing natural resources sustainably. Integrated actions are needed across economic growth, sustainable environments, and social equity to help rural communities weather the effects of climate change.
This was a presentation done at a working session meeting by the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), United National Economic Commission for Africa/African Climate Policy Centre (UNECA/ACPC), Africa Development Bank (AfDB), The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and AfricaInteract with support from International Development Research Centre (IDRC) for the agriculture and gender negotiators and experts to prepare the AGN submission to the upcoming 44th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) scheduled to take place from 16 to 26 May 2016 in Bonn, Germany.
The document discusses climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. It provides an overview of climate change science and impacts. It then outlines key mitigation technologies and practices that can be implemented in different sectors like transport, energy, industry, residential and others. Adaptation initiatives are also discussed that can reduce vulnerability of natural and human systems to climate change in sectors like disaster management, biodiversity, water, health, infrastructure, food security and agriculture. The conclusion emphasizes that adaptation and mitigation responses need to be balanced to address climate change challenges over coming decades.
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2. FRAMEWORK
Introduction
Main Body
Impacts of climate stressors on Agricultural
sector
Actions that should be taken by the Tanzanian
government to immediately addressing the
Climate Change Impacts
Conclusion
Ways on which agriculture sector can adapt to
a changing climate
References
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3. INTRODUCTION
Tanzania has witnessed a number of climate related
disasters such as;- flooding, droughts, widespread
crop failures, livestock deaths and intensification of
climate sensitive diseases (Shemsanga et all.,
2010)
It was clearly stated by ACRP, (2014) that
agricultural sector must undergo a significant
transformation in order to meet the related
challenges of achieving food security and
responding to climate change.
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4. CONT…
The trends of Climate already indicated that
temperatures are rising and rainfall is becoming
more erratic which could cause;-
dramatic shifts in agro ecological zones,
increase uncertainty in the onset of the rainy
season, and
increase the severity of droughts and floods
(ACRP, 2014)
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5. IMPACTS OF CLIMATE STRESSORS ON
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Flooding, can close and damage roads, limiting
market access
Drought, can cause food shortage, resulting in
illegal harvesting of resources and potentially
leading to conflict and destruction of natural
resources
Increased intensity of rainfall, can cause floods,
affecting soil erosion and decreasing productivity
Sea level rise, affects land and water quality
through saline intrusion
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6. ACTIONS THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN BY THE
TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT TO IMMEDIATELY
ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS
Promoting post-harvest crop processing
Research on drought tolerant seed varieties
Enhancement of irrigation agriculture
Strengthen early warning systems
Promoting integrated farming systems
Constructing dams for rainwater harvesting
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7. WAYS ON WHICH AGRICULTURE SECTOR CAN
ADAPT TO A CHANGING CLIMATE
Improve agricultural water and land management
Accelerate uptake of climate smart agriculture
Protect the most vulnerable against climate-related
shocks
Strengthen knowledge and systems to target climate
action
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8. REFERENCES
ACRP. (2014). Tanzania: Agriculture Climate
Resilience Plan (ACRP) 2014-2019. The Ministry of
Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives.
Shemsanga, C., Omambia, A. N., & Gu, Y. (2010).
The Cost of Climate Change in Tanzania: Impacts
and Adaptations. Journal of American Science ,
182-196.
USAID. (2013). Tanzania Coastal Climate Change
National Adaptation Planning Workshop.
Narragnsett: Coastal Resources Center.
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