The Case for Agricultural Climate Services in Africa

Ninety percent of the world’s farms are managed by small-scale farmers, feeding millions of people. Unfortunately, those farmers face significant impacts from climate variability and change. These impacts disrupt their ability to meet livelihoods and sustenance needs, and to produce enough food f...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Hansen, James, Bradley-Cook, Julia, Apotsos, Alex, Blumenstock, Ali, Vaughan, Catherine, Carr, Edward R.
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Climate Links 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111086
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Sumario:Ninety percent of the world’s farms are managed by small-scale farmers, feeding millions of people. Unfortunately, those farmers face significant impacts from climate variability and change. These impacts disrupt their ability to meet livelihoods and sustenance needs, and to produce enough food for a growing world. Climate services provide information about these impacts and aim to support agricultural decision-making for improved livelihoods, resilience, and food security.