Indian agriculture faces challenges from climate change and increasing population. Climate models project higher temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather. This will impact food production, especially of key crops like rice, wheat, and maize. Regions may see yield gains or losses depending on local conditions. Adaptation is needed through new crop varieties, water management, and diversification. Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture must also be reduced through improved land and livestock practices. Strategies are needed to ensure future Indian food security under climate change.
The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive Corridor Improvement Plan (“Plan”) for the Towns of Clifton Park and
Halfmoon, in addition to improving the integration of land use and transportation in the area. Collectively, these improvements will
create a sense of place and identity for both Towns in a pedestrian friendly, mixed use environment.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
This document summarizes the development of agriculture in Brazil and discusses potential impacts of climate change and policy alternatives. Key points:
1) Brazilian agriculture transformed from low production to highly productive through increased yields, new technologies, and expansion into new areas.
2) Climate change may impact crop yields and suitable land for agriculture in Brazil according to models, though effects are uncertain.
3) Brazil has implemented policies like its Agricultural and Livestock Plan to promote no-till farming, integrated systems, and degraded pasture recovery to mitigate emissions.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on Indonesian agriculture and food security. It provides context on Indonesia's development and agriculture sector, then analyzes how climate change may negatively affect agricultural production and food availability based on climate modeling scenarios. The document outlines Indonesia's national policies around climate change mitigation and adaptation for the agriculture sector. These include mainstreaming climate change into development planning, establishing a climate change roadmap, and sectoral plans to reduce emissions and increase resilience of food production.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive Corridor Improvement Plan (“Plan”) for the Towns of Clifton Park and
Halfmoon, in addition to improving the integration of land use and transportation in the area. Collectively, these improvements will
create a sense of place and identity for both Towns in a pedestrian friendly, mixed use environment.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
This document summarizes the development of agriculture in Brazil and discusses potential impacts of climate change and policy alternatives. Key points:
1) Brazilian agriculture transformed from low production to highly productive through increased yields, new technologies, and expansion into new areas.
2) Climate change may impact crop yields and suitable land for agriculture in Brazil according to models, though effects are uncertain.
3) Brazil has implemented policies like its Agricultural and Livestock Plan to promote no-till farming, integrated systems, and degraded pasture recovery to mitigate emissions.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on Indonesian agriculture and food security. It provides context on Indonesia's development and agriculture sector, then analyzes how climate change may negatively affect agricultural production and food availability based on climate modeling scenarios. The document outlines Indonesia's national policies around climate change mitigation and adaptation for the agriculture sector. These include mainstreaming climate change into development planning, establishing a climate change roadmap, and sectoral plans to reduce emissions and increase resilience of food production.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
Agriculture and Climate Change: Science and Policy Contexts FAO
Authors: Francesco N. Tubiello, MAGHG Team
-The Science Context: Climate Change Dimensions
-International Climate Policy
-Critical Issues for Agriculture in the coming decade
-The Monitoring and Assessment of GHG Project
-Objectives of the workshop
Second FAO Workshop on Statistics for Greenhouse Gas Emissions 3-4 June 2013, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Climate change, its impact on agriculture and mitigation strategiesVasu Dev Meena
This document summarizes the impacts of climate change on agriculture in India and strategies to mitigate these impacts. It notes that agriculture is highly vulnerable to climate change due to factors like rainfall dependency and degradation of soils. Key impacts include reduced yields of crops like sorghum, maize and groundnut due to increased temperatures and changed rainfall patterns. Adaptation strategies discussed include using drought and heat tolerant crop varieties, conservation agriculture techniques like mulching, and watershed management.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change based on IPCC findings. It notes that greenhouse gas concentrations are at their highest levels in at least 420,000 years and that the planet will continue warming for decades even if emissions are reduced now. Specific impacts discussed include increasing temperatures, more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and threats to agriculture, water resources, health, and coastal areas in the Philippines from these changes.
Climate change poses serious threats to Indian agriculture that could undermine food security. Studies project cereal production may decrease 10-40% by 2100 due to increased temperatures, with wheat facing greater losses. Every 1°C rise in temperature could reduce wheat production by 4-5 million tons. Adaptation strategies like new crop varieties, water management, and insurance can help minimize impacts but require significant research and policy support. Immediate action is needed on low-cost adaptation options while determining costs and policies for long-term mitigation through practices like agroforestry and soil carbon sequestration. Failure to act risks substantial economic and social damages from climate impacts on India's agricultural sector and food system.
1. The document discusses the impacts of climate change on Indian agriculture. It is expected to affect agricultural productivity and shift crop patterns due to factors like increasing temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events.
2. Studies have shown that increases in temperature could reduce yields of crops like rice and wheat. Climate change may also lead to a change in suitable areas for growing certain crops. Rain-fed agriculture is expected to be more severely impacted than irrigated agriculture.
3. The impacts of climate change on agriculture could have wide-ranging implications for issues like food security, trade, livelihoods, and water conservation in India given the country's dependence on agriculture. Adaptation and mitigation strategies will
Climate change parameters such as increasing CO2 concentrations, rising temperatures, and shifting rainfall patterns can impact crop duration and productivity. Higher temperatures above optimum levels can reduce wheat, rice, and maize yields by 8-25% with each 1°C rise. Elevated CO2 can increase photosynthesis and yield for C3 crops like soybean but have less effect on C4 crops. Higher temperatures may shorten crop durations for wheat, rice, and maize according to studies from India and other countries. Rainfall changes can also significantly impact yields, as shown by a 70-90% increase in maize yields during wet years compared to dry years in one analysis.
Climate change is a major threat to sustainable food security. Temperatures are rising, precipitation patterns are changing, and extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. As a result, producing enough to feed a growing population is becoming more challenging. Everyone in the agriculture sector must adapt—and quickly. Delays now will raise the costs in the future.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
This document discusses plant tolerance to climate change and abiotic stresses like drought and soil salinity. It notes that climate change caused by human activities is causing more extreme weather events like droughts that threaten global agriculture and food security. Plants have developed tolerance mechanisms to cope with stresses, but their sedentary nature makes adaptation difficult. The document reviews research on stress response pathways and genes that confer tolerance to drought and salt when overexpressed. It argues that improving stress tolerance in crops through transgenic and molecular breeding approaches will be crucial to ensuring food security in a changing climate.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The document summarizes the Adapting to Climate Change in China (ACCC) project which aims to improve food security in China by linking climate adaptation and agriculture. The project uses an interdisciplinary approach across physical, biological and socioeconomic factors. It identifies vulnerabilities and risks of climate change to agriculture, water resources, and socioeconomics in three Chinese regions. Stakeholders then prioritize adaptation options. The results inform China's national and provincial climate adaptation strategies and policies.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on grasslands and husbandry in China. It finds that temperatures have significantly increased in Inner Mongolia over the last 50 years. Future projections show temperatures continuing to rise. Climate change and extreme events like droughts and snowstorms negatively impact grass biomass and feed supply, degrading grassland ecosystems. Adaptation strategies discussed include ecological restoration projects, rotational grazing, forage production, and adjusting livestock breeds to increase resilience.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
Climate change is projected to shift the northern limits of cropping systems and increase crop yields in China. The analysis found the northern limits of two-cropping and three-cropping systems moved significantly northward between 1981-2007 compared to 1951-1980. This expansion increased spring maize and winter wheat yields by 54-106% and 27-58% respectively in several northern provinces. The limits of high-yield cropping areas also shifted north, increasing potential yields of winter wheat and the winter wheat-summer maize system by 1697-9002 kg/hm2 in Liaoning, Shanxi and Hebei.
This document summarizes a study on the simulated effects of climate change on food security in China by 2050. It describes China's current cropland and population situation and challenges to food security. It then outlines the research settings, including crop modeling, yield simulations, and cropping area analysis. The results suggest that climate change will decrease wheat and rice yield growth rates spatially and temporally. Food self-sufficiency projections under different climate scenarios indicate self-sufficiency may only increase as population decreases. The conclusions call for accounting of climate change's nonlinear effects and proper scale in decision-making.
Agriculture and Climate Change: Science and Policy Contexts FAO
Authors: Francesco N. Tubiello, MAGHG Team
-The Science Context: Climate Change Dimensions
-International Climate Policy
-Critical Issues for Agriculture in the coming decade
-The Monitoring and Assessment of GHG Project
-Objectives of the workshop
Second FAO Workshop on Statistics for Greenhouse Gas Emissions 3-4 June 2013, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Climate change, its impact on agriculture and mitigation strategiesVasu Dev Meena
This document summarizes the impacts of climate change on agriculture in India and strategies to mitigate these impacts. It notes that agriculture is highly vulnerable to climate change due to factors like rainfall dependency and degradation of soils. Key impacts include reduced yields of crops like sorghum, maize and groundnut due to increased temperatures and changed rainfall patterns. Adaptation strategies discussed include using drought and heat tolerant crop varieties, conservation agriculture techniques like mulching, and watershed management.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change based on IPCC findings. It notes that greenhouse gas concentrations are at their highest levels in at least 420,000 years and that the planet will continue warming for decades even if emissions are reduced now. Specific impacts discussed include increasing temperatures, more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and threats to agriculture, water resources, health, and coastal areas in the Philippines from these changes.
Climate change poses serious threats to Indian agriculture that could undermine food security. Studies project cereal production may decrease 10-40% by 2100 due to increased temperatures, with wheat facing greater losses. Every 1°C rise in temperature could reduce wheat production by 4-5 million tons. Adaptation strategies like new crop varieties, water management, and insurance can help minimize impacts but require significant research and policy support. Immediate action is needed on low-cost adaptation options while determining costs and policies for long-term mitigation through practices like agroforestry and soil carbon sequestration. Failure to act risks substantial economic and social damages from climate impacts on India's agricultural sector and food system.
1. The document discusses the impacts of climate change on Indian agriculture. It is expected to affect agricultural productivity and shift crop patterns due to factors like increasing temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events.
2. Studies have shown that increases in temperature could reduce yields of crops like rice and wheat. Climate change may also lead to a change in suitable areas for growing certain crops. Rain-fed agriculture is expected to be more severely impacted than irrigated agriculture.
3. The impacts of climate change on agriculture could have wide-ranging implications for issues like food security, trade, livelihoods, and water conservation in India given the country's dependence on agriculture. Adaptation and mitigation strategies will
Climate change parameters such as increasing CO2 concentrations, rising temperatures, and shifting rainfall patterns can impact crop duration and productivity. Higher temperatures above optimum levels can reduce wheat, rice, and maize yields by 8-25% with each 1°C rise. Elevated CO2 can increase photosynthesis and yield for C3 crops like soybean but have less effect on C4 crops. Higher temperatures may shorten crop durations for wheat, rice, and maize according to studies from India and other countries. Rainfall changes can also significantly impact yields, as shown by a 70-90% increase in maize yields during wet years compared to dry years in one analysis.
Climate change is a major threat to sustainable food security. Temperatures are rising, precipitation patterns are changing, and extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. As a result, producing enough to feed a growing population is becoming more challenging. Everyone in the agriculture sector must adapt—and quickly. Delays now will raise the costs in the future.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
This document discusses plant tolerance to climate change and abiotic stresses like drought and soil salinity. It notes that climate change caused by human activities is causing more extreme weather events like droughts that threaten global agriculture and food security. Plants have developed tolerance mechanisms to cope with stresses, but their sedentary nature makes adaptation difficult. The document reviews research on stress response pathways and genes that confer tolerance to drought and salt when overexpressed. It argues that improving stress tolerance in crops through transgenic and molecular breeding approaches will be crucial to ensuring food security in a changing climate.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The document summarizes the Adapting to Climate Change in China (ACCC) project which aims to improve food security in China by linking climate adaptation and agriculture. The project uses an interdisciplinary approach across physical, biological and socioeconomic factors. It identifies vulnerabilities and risks of climate change to agriculture, water resources, and socioeconomics in three Chinese regions. Stakeholders then prioritize adaptation options. The results inform China's national and provincial climate adaptation strategies and policies.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on grasslands and husbandry in China. It finds that temperatures have significantly increased in Inner Mongolia over the last 50 years. Future projections show temperatures continuing to rise. Climate change and extreme events like droughts and snowstorms negatively impact grass biomass and feed supply, degrading grassland ecosystems. Adaptation strategies discussed include ecological restoration projects, rotational grazing, forage production, and adjusting livestock breeds to increase resilience.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
Climate change is projected to shift the northern limits of cropping systems and increase crop yields in China. The analysis found the northern limits of two-cropping and three-cropping systems moved significantly northward between 1981-2007 compared to 1951-1980. This expansion increased spring maize and winter wheat yields by 54-106% and 27-58% respectively in several northern provinces. The limits of high-yield cropping areas also shifted north, increasing potential yields of winter wheat and the winter wheat-summer maize system by 1697-9002 kg/hm2 in Liaoning, Shanxi and Hebei.
This document summarizes a study on the simulated effects of climate change on food security in China by 2050. It describes China's current cropland and population situation and challenges to food security. It then outlines the research settings, including crop modeling, yield simulations, and cropping area analysis. The results suggest that climate change will decrease wheat and rice yield growth rates spatially and temporally. Food self-sufficiency projections under different climate scenarios indicate self-sufficiency may only increase as population decreases. The conclusions call for accounting of climate change's nonlinear effects and proper scale in decision-making.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
This document summarizes a study on the response of maize phenophases (seedling, heading, maturity stages) to temperature changes in Northeast China over the past 20 years. The study found:
1) Temperatures in May and September increased significantly, extending the growing season.
2) Maize seedling stages advanced by 1-2 days, maturity stages were postponed by 1-4 days, extending the growing season by 2-6 days.
3) Maize seedling stages correlated negatively with May temperatures, advancing more in northern areas. Maturity stages correlated positively with September temperatures, postponing more in eastern Jilin. The growing season extended with longer temperature-allowing
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly hosted the International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (ICCCFS) November 6-8, 2011 in Beijing, China. This conference provided a forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas, and share their experiences in the field of climate change and food security. The event included technical sessions, poster sessions, and social events. The conference results and recommendations were presented at the global climate talks in Durban, South Africa during an official side event on December 1.
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Deepak Shah — India's Food Security and Climate Change
1. Indian Food Security and Climate
Change Agriculture Future
Deepak Shah*, P K Joshi, Gerald C Nelson,
Daniel Mason‐D’Croz and Amanda Palazzo
* Gokhle Institute of Political Economy
International Food Policy Research Institute
3. Background
• Agriculture is vulnerable to climate change
• Higher temperatures may reduce yields
• Encourage weed and pests proliferation
• Greater variation in precipitation patterns increase the
likelihood of short‐term crop failure and long‐run production
decline
• Adversely affect availability and prices of food commodities
domestically and at international markets
• Negative impact on income from agricultural production
both on the farm and country level
5. Background ‐ Key challenges
• Mounting population growth
• Population has reached 1.2 billion
• Population in India will continue to grow even as the
population in China plateaus
• India will pass China as most populous country by 2030
Population (billion) Share of World Population
7. Population living in poverty
States 2004‐05 (%)
Andhra Pradesh 15.8
Assam 19.7
Bihar 41.4
Chhattisgarh 40.9
Delhi 14.7
Gujarat 16.8
Haryana 14.0
Himachal Pradesh 10.0
Jammu & Kashmir 5.4
Source: IFPRI estimates
from GRUMP for Jharkhand 40.3
2000.(Center for Karnataka 25.0
International Earth Science
Information Network Kerala 15.0
Columbia University 2004)
Madhya Pradesh 38.3
Maharashtra 30.7
Poverty in India over time Orissa 46.4
Punjab 8.4
Rajasthan 22.1
Tamil Nadu 22.5
Uttar Pradesh 32.8
Uttarakhand 39.6
West Bengal 24.7
All India 27.5
Source: Planning Commission and NSSO 61st Round Source: Planning Commission and NSSO 61st Round
8. Background ‐ Key challenges
• Mounting population growth
• Widespread poverty
• Inadequate physical and social infrastructure
• Large scale rural‐urban migration
• Limited non‐agricultural employment opportunities
• Insufficient access to quality education
• Gradual depletion and degradation of natural resources
• Diversion of land and water to non‐agriculture uses
• Market fluctuation and high food inflation
• Changing agricultural trade regime
10. Agriculture’s Role in the Economy
• Per Capita GDP is increasing, but agriculture’s share of the
overall economy has been falling
• Agriculture sector employs about 52% population, and
contributes around 18% of GDP
Year India China
GDP per % share of GDP per % share of
capita agriculture in capita (US$) agriculture in
(US$) GDP GDP
1997 428 24.7 810 17.5
2000 448 21.7 956 14.9
2005 713 16.7 1766 15.2
2006 791 17.4 2137 13.1
2007 981 18.0 2649 11.0
11. Agriculture’s Role in the Economy
• Per Capita GDP is increasing, but agriculture’s share of the
overall economy has been falling
• Agriculture sector employs about 52% population, and
contributes around 18% of GDP
• Agriculture accounts for 65‐70 percent of rural incomes
• Growth in the agricultural sector has been sluggish
Annual Growth
Year Total Pop. Rural Pop.
Rate (%)
1951 361.1 1.25 298.6
1961 439.2 1.96 360.3
1971 548.2 2.22 439.0
1981 683.3 2.20 523.9
1991 846.4 2.14 628.9
2001 1028.7 1.95 742.6
16. Climate Change in India
• India spans many different ecological, geographic, and climatic zones
• 15 Agro‐climatic zones: • 6 Agro‐ecological zones
• Western Himalayas • Arid
• Eastern Himalayas • Semi‐arid
• Lower Gangetic Plains
• Middle Gangetic Plains • Dry‐sub humid
• Upper Gangetic Plains • Moist sub humid
• Trans Gangetic Plains • Humid
• Eastern Plateau and Hill Region • Per humid
• Central Plateau and Hill Region
• Western Plateau and Hill Region
• Southern Plateau and Hill Region
• East Coast Plains and Hill Region
• West Coast Plains and Ghat Region
• Gujarat Plains and Ghat Region
• Western Dry Region
• Island Region
22. Climate Change Effects on Food Grains ‐ Wheat
Baseline Yield lost > Yield lost 5‐ Yield gain 5‐ Yield gain > New area
Crops
area lost 25 % 25 % 25 % 25% gained
Parts of Parts of
Parts of Parts of
Irrigated In parts of 10 Bihar, Orissa Maharashtra Some area of
Karnataka Karnataka
Wheat States and West and J&K
and AP and AP
Bengal (WB) Karnataka
Parts of MP,
Rainfed Parts of Parts of In parts of 8 Maharashtra,
‐ ‐
Wheat Karnataka Uttarakhand States Haryana,
Punjab, HP
State‐wise Yield Change in 2050 (Based on CSIRO GCM and MIROC GCM)
24. Climate Change Effects on Food Grains ‐ Rice
Baseline Yield lost > Yield lost 5‐ Yield gain 5‐ Yield gain > New area
Crops
area lost 25 % 25 % 25 % 25% gained
WB, parts of In parts of 14 Parts of UP
Irrigated Rice ‐ ‐ ‐
Haryana States and Haryana
Uttarakhand,
Most parts of
Parts of HP, Punjab,
Maharashtra,
Some parts In parts of 8 Maharashtra some border
Rainfed Rice ‐ Parts of
of MP States and areas of UP,
Karnataka,
Karnataka MP and
Orissa, Bihar
Karnataka
State‐wise Yield Change in 2050 (Based on CSIRO GCM and MIROC GCM)
26. Climate Change Effects on Food Grains ‐ Maize
Baseline Yield lost > Yield lost 5‐ Yield gain 5‐ Yield gain > New area
Crops
area lost 25 % 25 % 25 % 25% gained
Parts of UP,
Some area of In parts of 10
Irrigated Maize ‐ and Haryana, ‐ ‐
Chhattisgarh States
and Karnataka
Parts of Parts of
Parts of Parts of
Rajasthan, In parts of 8 Maharashtra,
Rainfed Maize ‐ Maharashtra, Rajasthan, MP
Maharashtra States Karnataka, AP,
UP and Punjab
and Karnataka and TN
State‐wise Yield Change in 2050 (Based on CSIRO GCM and MIROC GCM)
33. Strategies to reduce GHG emissions
• Improved land management
• Conservation agriculture, etc
• Agro‐forestry
• Degraded crop and pasture area rehabilitation
• Improvement to nutrition and genetics of ruminant livestock
• Improved storage and capture technologies for manure
conversion into biogas
35. Adaptation strategies
• Change varieties or crop species and planting dates, and
promote crop diversification
• Reduce water‐use inefficiency
• Preserve and enhance plant & animal genetic resources
• Improve crop & residue management
• Develop watersheds in rainfed areas
• Promote agri‐insurance to mitigate income risks
36. Conclusions
• Climate change will make attaining food security through
2050 a challenge
• Agriculture production is likely to increase under
demographic and socioeconomic pressure
• Climate change will reduce yields in many regions by 5‐25%
• Climate change would have little impact on number of
malnourished children
• Technological options are available for climate change
mitigation and adaptation; need is to promote their
adoption