Call Prefix : PR-S

Call Suffix : 2014

Call Main : SEARCA PBS 2014

Location : SEARCA Library

Format : Printed; electronic

Series : SEARCA Policy Brief Series 2014

Publisher : SEARCA; Regional Hub for the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network

Publication Date : 2014

Publication Place : Philippines; Thailand

Summary : 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.