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This case study describes the development and functionality of the Caribbean Assessment Regional DROught Tool (CARiDRO), a web-based application designed to facilitate drought assessment at regional and grid-point levels for the Caribbean and Central America regions using both observed and modelled datasets.

This case study uses the Caribbean Assessment of Regional Drought (CARiDRO) tool to analyze the 2009-2010 drought in the Eastern Caribbean and project future drought risks between 2011 and 2070. The analysis indicates that droughts similar to the 2009-2010 event will become significantly more frequent and intense, with projections showing an increase in the affected area after the mid-21st century.

This case study assesses the potential impacts of climate change on staple crops and livestock in the Cayo District of Belize. Using various biophysical models and CARIWIG regional climate model outputs, the study projects a general decline in potential yields for dry beans, maize, pepper, and tomato by the end of the 21st century, alongside increased thermal stress and reduced food availability for livestock. However, the report highlights a significant 'yield gap' between current actual yields and potential yields, suggesting that improvements in technological efficiency and management could offset climate-driven declines in potential productivity.

This case study uses the CARIWIG weather generator and the FAO AquaCrop model to assess the impact of future climate change on field-grown sweet potato production in Jamaica. The study compares a historical period (1981-2010) with a future period (2041-2070) under the A1B medium emissions scenario, focusing on three varieties: Ganja, Uplifta, and Yellow Belly.

This briefing summarizes a study requested by the Government of Nepal to estimate the economic costs of climate change across three key sectors: agriculture, hydroelectricity, and water-induced disasters. It employs an iterative risk-management approach to analyze current adaptation deficits and project future costs through the mid-century and beyond, emphasizing the high level of uncertainty in climate modeling and the need for scaled-up investment in resilience.

This fact sheet outlines greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation options for the residential, commercial, and agriculture (RCA) sectors in Pakistan. It identifies 12 potential options to improve energy efficiency, with a focus on replacing inefficient appliances and irrigation systems to reduce a projected rise in emissions from 29 MtCO2e in 2012 to 61 MtCO2e by 2030.

This factsheet outlines greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation options for Pakistan's agriculture sector, which contributed nearly 42 per cent of national GHG emissions in 2012. It identifies twelve potential mitigation options and details five high-priority, cost-effective measures—improving irrigation, reducing methane from rice, implementing agroforestry, improving manure management, and limiting crop burning—that could collectively reduce emissions by 11.83 MtCO2e by 2030.

This infographic from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network outlines the climate-related risks and opportunities across the grain value chain, from production and storage to processing and consumption. It identifies specific vulnerabilities such as crop failure and pest outbreaks, while suggesting adaptation strategies like the adoption of drought-resistant seeds and improved storage infrastructure to enhance food security.

This research paper evaluates the 'Shubh Kal' pilot project (2012-2013), which used community radio in the Bundelkhand region of Central India to bridge the knowledge gap between farming communities, scientists, and policy makers regarding climate change adaptation.

This document is a role-playing card for a 'Social Lottery' game used in Ethiopia, designed to simulate the perspective of an elderly woman facing economic and health challenges due to drought.

This briefing note presents an economic assessment of climate change impacts on Uganda's agricultural sector, focusing on food crops, livestock, and export crops up to 2050. It highlights the significant risks posed by extreme weather events and the necessity of immediate adaptation actions.

This fact sheet summarizes a national-level economic assessment of climate change impacts on agriculture in Uganda, focusing on food crops, livestock, and export crops up to 2050. It highlights the significant economic risks posed by extreme weather events and outlines government adaptation priorities.

This briefing note presents a case study on the economic impacts of climate change and variability on agricultural production in Uganda's Karamoja region, focusing on three specific village locations. It details recent production losses, projects future losses up to 2050, and recommends priority adaptation strategies to improve resilience.

This document is a formal notice published in the Government Gazette of South Africa on 7 December 2018. It provides a detailed description of records automatically available from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in accordance with Section 15(1) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000.

This executive summary, authored by Professor Bob Scholes and Professor Francois Engelbrecht, details the climate vulnerabilities and projected impacts for Southern Africa during the 21st century. It emphasizes that the region is warming at twice the global average rate and warns that agricultural production, freshwater availability, and human health are at significant risk, particularly under low-mitigation scenarios.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law outlines key principles and recommendations for land-use sector mitigation within the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP). It argues that land-use mitigation must be additional to industrial reductions, prioritize food security and land rights, and avoid complex accounting frameworks that create loopholes for developed countries.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law and the Environmental Investigation Agency argues for a rights-based approach to land use in the post-2020 global climate agreement. It emphasizes that land-based mitigation must not displace industrial emission reductions, must protect the tenure rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, and must prioritize food security and biodiversity to avoid perverse outcomes from policies like biofuels and carbon offsets.

This fact sheet from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) highlights the environmental and health risks associated with the intentional addition of microplastics to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides used in industrial agriculture.

This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a framework for issuing certified green bonds within the Brazilian agricultural sector, aligning investments with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines the standards and certification process for issuing green bonds within the agriculture sector, with a specific focus on the expanding market in Brazil.