Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Compatible Development – Case Studies Synthesis Paper
Summary
The report identifies systemic institutional, financial, and technical barriers to climate-compatible agriculture in Kenya, Bangladesh, and Honduras, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach to adaptation and mitigation.
Key insights
- In Kenya, agriculture is a critical economic pillar, contributing 26% of GDP directly and 25% indirectly, while supporting the livelihoods of over 80% of the population.
- Kenya faces significant institutional barriers to climate action, including a 'silo working style' among ministries and a lack of technical expertise, with only 20% of the country's land suitable for agriculture.
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- APA
- Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2012). Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Compatible Development – Case Studies Synthesis Paper. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Synthesis-Paper-final.pdf
- Chicago
- Climate and Development Knowledge Network. Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Compatible Development – Case Studies Synthesis Paper. 2012. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Synthesis-Paper-final.pdf.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite report |author=Climate and Development Knowledge Network |title=Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Compatible Development – Case Studies Synthesis Paper |date=4 June 2012 |url=https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Synthesis-Paper-final.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2012agriculture, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Compatible Development – Case Studies Synthesis Paper}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2012}, month = jun, url = {https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Synthesis-Paper-final.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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