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Climate variability and maize yield in South Africa: results from GME and MELE methods
International Food Policy Research Institute, 2009This paper investigates the impact of climate variability on maize yield in the Limpopo Basin of South Africa using the Generalized Maximum Entropy (GME) estimator and Maximum Entropy Leuven Estimator (MELE).DocumentA Ricardian analysis of the impact of climate change on African cropland
African Association of Agricultural Economists, 2008This paper examines the impact of climate change on cropland in Africa using a ricardian cross-sectional approach. Relying on farm data from an 11-country survey of over 9500 farmers, the study analyses the impact of climate and other variables on the annual net revenue. The authors confirm that current climate change affects the net revenues of farms across Africa.DocumentThe environmental food crisis: the environment’s role in averting future food crises. A UNEP rapid response assessment
GRID Arendal, 2009This report provides the first summary by the UN of how climate change, water stress, invasive pests and land degradation may impact world food security, food prices and how we may be able to feed the world in a more sustainable manner. The report examines the need to get smart and more creative about recycling food wastes.DocumentMicro-level analysis of farmers’ adaptation to climate change in Southern Africa
2007This discussion paper is based on micro-level analysis of adaptation that focuses on tactical decisions farmers make in response to seasonal variations in climatic, economic, and other factors in Southern Africa. The document is based on a cross-section database of three countries: South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.DocumentConserving land, protecting water
International Water Management Institute, 2008Following from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture project, this book examines the relationships and linkages between land use and water management and social systems.DocumentClimate variability and change: adaptation to drought in Bangladesh. A resource book and training guide
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2007In Bangladesh where agriculture is the largest sector of the economy, agricultural production is under pressure from increasing demands for food.DocumentBrowsing on fences: pastoral land rights, livelihoods and adaptation to climate change
International Institute for Environment and Development, 2008This paper presents an overview of pastoral systems and addresses rights issues around access and control of resources in the context of climate change. The document brings together the inputs made by over 120 participants in a 2006 web-based forum and also includes material from a number of projects from around the world.DocumentEnvironment for African development: a sustainable future through science and technology
Environment and Sustainable Development Programme, United Nations University, 2008Focusing on sustainability through science and technology, this paper looks at the key environmental challenges for Africa in the near future. It also identifies environmental best practices and addresses the need for action before looking at ways forward.DocumentThe environment and poverty times
Arendal Maps & Graphics Library, UNEP/GRID, 2008The paper features a collection of short articles that focus on the complex links between environment and poverty reduction. The articles discuss how natural resources can contribute to economic growth that also benefits the poor.DocumentA preliminary assessment of energy and ecosystem resilience in ten African countries
HELIO International, 2007Africa is vulnerable to climate change on two fronts: firstly, because of existing vulnerabilities and secondly, due to capacity limitations for disaster mitigation and inability to adapt to climate change.Pages