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Lesotho is located on the plateau of southern Africa, with altitudes ranging from about 1,400 meters to more than 3,480 meters above sea level. This position exposes the country to the influences of both the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans, with wide differences in temperature. Annual...
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Agriculture in Africa south of the Sahara is becoming increasingly risky due to extreme climate variability. In recent … population that largely relies on rainfed agriculture, Zambia is vulnerable to the impacts of rainfall variability, which pose … understand and anticipate the likely impacts of climate change on agriculture and on vulnerable households in Zambia, given that …
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Africa, in general, is vulnerable to climate change, mostly due to its dependence on agriculture. Mozambique is a prime … example. Agriculture is an important sector of the country’s economy, and, as indicated by the 2007 FAO country factsheet …
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In this chapter we assess the vulnerability of Botswana’s agriculture to climate change, with special emphasis on … impacts on the poor. The agriculture sector is inherently vulnerable to climate change, and Botswana’s semiarid climate … relating to agriculture and climate change. The section “Scenarios for the Future†summarizes projected economic and …
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partial equilibrium agriculture model that emphasizes policy simulations; a hydrology model incorporated into IMPACT; and the …
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Southern African Agriculture and Climate Change: A Comprehensive Analysis examines the food security threats facing … scenario maps, models, figures, and detailed analysis, the editors and contributors of Southern African Agriculture and Climate … consequences for agriculture, food security, and resources management to 2050. They also offer recommendations to national …
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