Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Measures on Food Security
Yasa Sirilakshmi
Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
Bidyut P Gogoi *
Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
Vangala Bhavani
Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
Urmila Krishna
Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
Mebom Timba
Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
Surya KT
Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Climate change poses a profound threat to global food security through disruptions in agricultural productivity caused by rising temperatures, erratic weather, and extreme events. These changes undermine crop yields, water availability, and ecosystem resilience, disproportionately affecting smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities. This paper examined the importance of adaptation and mitigation strategies, including sustainable agriculture, water management, renewable energy adoption, and early warning systems, to enhance resilience in food systems. Integrating these approaches is crucial to safeguarding food availability, accessibility, and nutrition, ensuring sustainable development and climate resilience amid escalating climate risks.
Keywords: Adaptation, climate change, food security, mitigation