Towards scenario representation of adaptive capacity for global climate change assessments
Climate change adaptation needs, as well as the capacity to adapt, are unequally distributed
around the world. Global models that assess the impacts of climate change and policy …
around the world. Global models that assess the impacts of climate change and policy …
[HTML][HTML] Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in sub-saharan Africa: A review
Irrigation expansion is critical for agricultural and rural development, food and nutrition
security, and climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lack of accessible …
security, and climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lack of accessible …
Loss of green landscapes due to urban expansion in China
Y He, Y Liang, L Liu, Z Yin, J Huang - Resources, Conservation and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Revealing multi-scale cascading change in land use is crucial for develo** urbanization
strategies and ecological restoration in China. This study used an integrated assessment of …
strategies and ecological restoration in China. This study used an integrated assessment of …
Solutions to agricultural green water scarcity under climate change
Rain-fed agricultural systems, which solely depend on green water (ie soil moisture from
rainfall), sustain∼ 60% of global food production and are particularly vulnerable to vagaries …
rainfall), sustain∼ 60% of global food production and are particularly vulnerable to vagaries …
The biogeophysical effects of idealized land cover and land management changes in Earth system models
Land cover and land management change (LCLMC) has been highlighted for its critical role
in mitigation scenarios, both in terms of global mitigation and local adaptation. Yet, the …
in mitigation scenarios, both in terms of global mitigation and local adaptation. Yet, the …
Representation of adaptation in quantitative climate assessments
Adaptation is a key societal response to reduce the impacts of climate change, yet it is poorly
represented in current modelling frameworks. We identify key research gaps and suggest …
represented in current modelling frameworks. We identify key research gaps and suggest …
Future food security in Africa under climate change
Africa is a major hotspot of food insecurity with climate change and population growth as
major drivers. Irrigation expansion can sustainably increase agricultural productivity and …
major drivers. Irrigation expansion can sustainably increase agricultural productivity and …
Solar irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa: economic feasibility and development potential
Irrespective of water resource abundance, agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is
predominantly rainfed. Along with fertilization, irrigation could support smallholder farmers …
predominantly rainfed. Along with fertilization, irrigation could support smallholder farmers …
The inter-relationship between climate change, inequality, poverty and food security in Africa: A bibliometric review and content analysis approach
Despite the persistent income inequality and climate change shocks in Africa, there is limited
research on their effects on food security. Hence, this study adopted a mixed-methods …
research on their effects on food security. Hence, this study adopted a mixed-methods …
Adaptation constraints in scenarios of socio-economic development
Climate change adaptation is paramount, but increasing evidence suggests that adaptation
action is subject to a range of constraints. For a realistic assessment of future adaptation …
action is subject to a range of constraints. For a realistic assessment of future adaptation …