This theme is working with the assessment of agricultural systems vulnerability to climate change. This for supporting the agricultural sector with knowledge for climate adaptation and mitigation.
The natural resource base in agriculture has undergone degradation during a long time and continues to be under threat from various pressures such as unsustainable practices and erratic climate conditions. Over the years societies have adapted farming practices to cope with environmental change and climate variability, but the present speed and intensity of climate change is challenging the capacity of agricultural communities in low-income countries to adapt.
The activities in the theme relates to several of the Sustainable Development Goals within the Agenda 2030, primarily these goals:
Climate adaptation and bio-based development are central in the strive for food security, poverty alleviation and economic growth. Adaptation will need a transformation of agricultural systems to be more productive, less vulnerable, improve the use natural resources and result in reduced carbon footprint. Agriculture in low-income countries has a significant share of the national economy and has the highest percentage of the national population involved.
Activities in this theme accommodates multidisciplinary research focus in three main areas:
Theme leader: Abraham Joel abraham.joel@slu.se
Deputy theme leader: Kristina Marquardt Kristina.Marquardt@slu.se
SLU Global works through four themes led by researchers, theme leaders, to promote broader and multidisciplinary research and education cooperation within SLU and with external partners. Learn more about our other three themes here:
