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chapter 1: overview: a methodological framework - integrating climate adaptation and sustainability into agricultural sectors
Figure 1 The four scales of climate impact analysis and action
Global
Climate crop impact assessments (climate models, bio-physical analyses, geospatial data/info.)
National
Adaptation strategies water, energy, land- use, fertilizer, input/ resource planning)
Sector
Sector-level climate adaptation: assessment and policy action (tea, coffee, banana, cereals, livestock)
Farm
Farm-level climate smart agriculture; adaptation technologies; diversification; capacity; resilience
Global & regional
National (cross-sector)
Sector (market)
Farm (household)
Source: A. Elbehri
Framework Convention on Climate Change, which seeks to reach common agreement across countries for joint action, the mobilization of resources and the development of the global governance that is essential to implement adaptation and mitigation actions.
At the regional level - and within homogenous and contiguous regions - the aim is to evaluate the common threads, challenges and issues relating to climate change and its impact on regional agriculture, resources (soils, water) and food security. Analyses may combine both regionally and locally specific models to generate the evidence required for joint policy action. Setting a common strategy; sharing best practices with regard to policy and interventions; and seeking economic integration, including through the enhancement of regional trade, will require increased regional coordination. In addition, it is essential to establish regional institutions to monitor, manage and share information to improve
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