Building Climate-Resilient Farms: Navigating Risks and Adaptation in Agriculture
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Water, Energy, Land and Food (WELF) Nexus".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 798
Special Issue Editor
Interests: climate change risks and adaptation in agriculture; ICT in agricultural extension; institutional capacities evaluation; climate change vulnerability; impacts in agriculture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The agricultural and associated sectors are increasingly vulnerable to the multifaceted impacts of climate change, which pose significant risks to food security, livelihoods and environmental sustainability. From unpredictable weather patterns and extended droughts to more frequent extreme events, the challenges farmers face are intensifying. As these threats grow, the need for climate-resilient farming practices becomes more urgent.
This Special Issue aims to explore innovative approaches and strategies that enhance the resilience of farms in the face of these climatic uncertainties. By focusing on both the risks associated with climate change and the adaptive measures that can mitigate these risks, this collection of research seeks to provide actionable insights for farmers, policymakers and researchers alike.
The Special Issue will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the adoption of climate-resilient crop varieties, sustainable soil and water management techniques, and the integration of advanced technologies such as precision agriculture. Additionally, it will examine the role of policy frameworks, institutional arrangements and capabilities, and community-based initiatives in supporting farm-level resilience. Through a combination of empirical studies, theoretical frameworks and case studies from diverse geographic regions, this Special Issue will contribute to a deeper understanding of how agricultural systems can adapt to the changing climate while ensuring long-term productivity and sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to explore and disseminate research on enhancing farm resilience in the face of climate change. It seeks to identify effective strategies for mitigating climate-related risks, improving farm efficiency and ensuring food security through innovative adaptation techniques. By addressing both the vulnerability and resilience of agricultural systems, this Special Issue aligns with the journal’s scope, which focuses on sustainable land management and the integration of environmental, economic and social dimensions in land use. The Special Issue will contribute valuable insights into creating more resilient and sustainable agricultural landscapes.
This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:
- Strategies for building climate-resilient farms;
- Vulnerability and resilience in agricultural systems;
- Climate-smart agricultural practices and adaptation strategies;
- Climate change adaptation and food security;
- Disaster Risk Management in Agriculture.
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Nasir Abbas Khan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate change
- agricultural adaptation
- vulnerability and resilience
- climate-smart practices
- food security
- sustainable land management
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