Climate change and agriculture: threats and opportunities
This study provides an insight into the different climatechange-related challenges that the agricultural sector in developing countries will face and explores opportunities for emission reductions and adaptation. It concludes that adaptation measures in the agriculture sector are highly significant for poverty reduction.
Following the introduction, the impact of agricultural production on global warming and climate change is considered, including possibilities for mitigation. The second part considers how the release of carbon and greenhouse gases will impact the agricultural sector, drawing heavily on future climate projections. Part three discusses adaptation strategies for individuals and governments and their capacity to respond to increasing climate variability. Part four offers a conclusion.
The objective is to provide a synthesis of the evidence relating to the impact of agriculture on climate change, as well as the impact climate change is projected to have on this sector. The intention is to provide a clear message for development practitioners and policy makers in order to enable them to cope with the threats, as well as understand the opportunities, presented by ongoing climate change.