Author : SEARCA; APAN
The undeniable importance of the agriculture sector in Southeast Asia provides a strong impetus for the urgent need to strengthen its potential as key for reducing poverty and in achieving food security. However, such importance of agriculture is being challenged by the increased prevalence of extreme weather events and unpredictability of weather patterns. As a result, agricultural production is seen to diminish resulting to significant lowering of incomes, particularly in vulnerable areas, with wide-ranging effects to the regional economy.
Subject:
climate vulnerability; climate change; agriculture; sustainable agriculture; policy brief
Material : serials
Serial Title : SEARCA Policy Brief Series 2014
Publisher : SEARCA; Regional Hub for the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network
Publication Date : 2014
ISSN : 1656-8818 (printed); 2599-3917 (electronic)
Internet Resource: https://www.searca.org/pubs/briefs-notes?pid=262
PR-S
2014
SEARCA PBS 2014
SEARCA Library
Printed; electronic