See more from this Session: Agriculture’s Contributions to Climate Change Solutions: Mitigation and Adaptation At Global and Regional Scales
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: 11:45 AM
Henry Gonzalez Convention Center, Room 214D
In Africa, the agricultural sector is a critical mainstay of local livelihoods and national GDP in many countries, with average contributions of 21% (ranging from 10 to 70%) of GDP (IPCC, 2007). This sector is particularly sensitive to climate, including periods of climate variability such as El Nino events and extended dry spells, as well as other extreme natural-resource challenges such as poor soil fertility, pests, crop diseases, and a lack of access to inputs and improved seeds. These challenges are usually aggravated by periods of prolonged droughts and/or floods and are often particularly severe during El Niño events. This paper presents an overview of the agricultural climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation for Africa.
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