Climate change and its impacts on agricultural production and food security is one of the most important concerns related to sustainable development of the planet. Science-based, reliable assessment and prediction of climate change-induced disasters (such as drought, floods, bushfires, heatwaves, and snowstorms) and their impacts on agricultural production are essential for improving agricultural planning and enabling strategies to build sustainable livelihoods resilient to climate-related risks for farmers. The session aims to call for research efforts on addressing the fundamental science needs for improved understanding of the dynamic patterns of climate change-induced disasters, and their impacts on agricultural profitability, crop yields, irrigation water availability, soil water status, pest and disease risk, etc.
The topics include but are not limited to:
Key topics: Climate change, Agricultural production, Modelling and risk assessment, Adaptation strategies