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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Autor principal: Nelson, Katherine
Formato: Blog Post
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Asian Development Bank 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178489
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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.