What information do policy makers need to develop climate adaptation plans for mallholder farmers? : the case of Central America and Mexico

Scientific and technical information can increase the ability of policy makers to make strategic decisions. However, climate change policy is often formulated without significant input from science. We examine whether the availability and accessibility of information related to climate change is...

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Main Authors: Donatti, Camila I., Harvey, Celia A., Martínez Rodríguez, M. Ruth, Vignola, Raffaele, Rodríguez, Carlos Manuel
Format: Artículo
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2016
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Online Access:https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/8465
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Summary:Scientific and technical information can increase the ability of policy makers to make strategic decisions. However, climate change policy is often formulated without significant input from science. We examine whether the availability and accessibility of information related to climate change is a major barrier for policy action on climate change adaptation for smallholder farmers. We also investigate whether scientific information related to climate