Climate Change Challenges and Adaptations at Farm-level: Case Studies from Asia and Africa
Naveen P Singh · Cynthia Bantilan · Kattarkandi Byjesh · Swamikannu Nedumaran
Nov 2015 · CABI
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This book emphasis the role of farm level adaptation as a key in developmental pathways that are challenged by climate risks in the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa. It throws light on key issues that arise in farm level impacts, adaptation and vulnerability to climate change and discusses Q2 methodological approaches undertaken in study domains of Asia and Africa. The book systematically describes the perceptions, aspirations as elicited/voiced by the farmers and identifies determinants of adaptation decisions. Chapters identify constraints and opportunities that are translated into indicative intervention recommendations towards climate resilient farm households in the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa. Furthermore, it discusses with evidences that contributes to the development of livelihood strategy for poor farmers in Asia (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and China) and Africa (Burkina Faso, Niger, Kenya and Ghana).
About the author
Cynthia Bantilan is Director (RP-MIP) at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India.
Kattarkandi Byjesh is a Consultant at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India.
Naveen P. Singh is Principal Scientist (Economics) at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India.
Swamikannu Nedumaran is Scientist (Economics) at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India.
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