Climate Resilience in Asia’s Mega Deltas: A Spatial Approach to Adaptation Planning
The article explores a spatial and food systems approach to adaptation planning in Asia's mega-deltas, such as the Mekong and Ganges-Brahmaputra, which are severely threatened by climate change and jeopardize food security. The research identifies vulnerability hotspots and recommends a comprehensiv...
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| Formato: | Blog Post |
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Asian Development Bank
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178489 |
| Sumario: | The article explores a spatial and food systems approach to adaptation planning in Asia's mega-deltas, such as the Mekong and Ganges-Brahmaputra, which are severely threatened by climate change and jeopardize food security. The research identifies vulnerability hotspots and recommends a comprehensive strategy that includes investing in capacity building, modernizing irrigation infrastructure, and promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices like crop diversification to boost farmer incomes and overall resilience. |
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