Radical adaptation in agriculture: tackling the roots of climate vulnerability

As climate change pushes livestock, crop and tree production systems towards new realities, societies may seek more comprehensive solutions. Examples of truly radical adaptation — pre-emptive actions at scale that address the root causes of climate risks and reduce climatic footprint — are still to...

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Autores principales: Vermeulen, Sonja J., Mason M, Dinesh, Dhanush, Adolph, Barbara
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68446
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Mason M
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Adolph, Barbara
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description As climate change pushes livestock, crop and tree production systems towards new realities, societies may seek more comprehensive solutions. Examples of truly radical adaptation — pre-emptive actions at scale that address the root causes of climate risks and reduce climatic footprint — are still to emerge in agriculture globally. Yet there is much to learn from countries, communities and industries that are transforming agricultural livelihoods. Case studies show that local experience, combined with external knowledge, provide the platform for positive change. From these examples, we present nine lessons on how to shift towards a more radical pathway for adaptation. The levers for new behaviours can be surprisingly simple, although addressing root causes may require more fundamental reforms. Looking ahead, radical adaptation can guide practical actions towards a well-adjusted future for food and farming.
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spelling CGSpace684462024-07-29T19:30:59Z Radical adaptation in agriculture: tackling the roots of climate vulnerability Vermeulen, Sonja J. Mason M Dinesh, Dhanush Adolph, Barbara climate change climate change adaptation food security agriculture smallholders As climate change pushes livestock, crop and tree production systems towards new realities, societies may seek more comprehensive solutions. Examples of truly radical adaptation — pre-emptive actions at scale that address the root causes of climate risks and reduce climatic footprint — are still to emerge in agriculture globally. Yet there is much to learn from countries, communities and industries that are transforming agricultural livelihoods. Case studies show that local experience, combined with external knowledge, provide the platform for positive change. From these examples, we present nine lessons on how to shift towards a more radical pathway for adaptation. The levers for new behaviours can be surprisingly simple, although addressing root causes may require more fundamental reforms. Looking ahead, radical adaptation can guide practical actions towards a well-adjusted future for food and farming. 2015-09-15 2015-10-06T13:01:55Z 2015-10-06T13:01:55Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68446 en Open Access Vermeulen SJ, Mason M, Dinesh S, Adolph B. 2015. Radical adaptation in agriculture: tackling the roots of climate vulnerability. London, UK: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).
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Radical adaptation in agriculture: tackling the roots of climate vulnerability
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food security
agriculture
smallholders
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