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Climate Change adaptation Strategies in Crop Production in Swaziland : A Cost-Benefit Analysis by Phindile Shongwe

Climate Change adaptation Strategies in Crop Production in Swaziland : A Cost-Benefit Analysis by Phindile Shongwe. Introduction. Agriculture is major income source, 9% GDP SD Climate sensitive, contributes GHGs emissions, CC & variability

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Climate Change adaptation Strategies in Crop Production in Swaziland : A Cost-Benefit Analysis by Phindile Shongwe

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  1. Climate Change adaptation Strategies in Crop Production in Swaziland: A Cost-Benefit Analysisby Phindile Shongwe

  2. Introduction Agriculture is major income source, 9% GDP SD Climate sensitive, contributes GHGs emissions, CC & variability Southern Africa will be hotter and drier, 1.5–3.0 ̊C, change precipitation Food insecurity, increased vulnerability

  3. Problem Statement Poverty, rain-fed subsistence farming Droughts, floods resulting in yields decline, severe poverty yet demand is ever increasing. need to adapt & assessment of cost and benefits.

  4. Specific Objectives Identify negative impacts of CC on crop production. Identify current adaptation strategies, recommend appropriate strategies, Cost-benefit analysis recommend policy options needed

  5. Map of Swaziland

  6. METHODOLOGY Secondary and primary data DSSAT Crop model, IMPACT model, CBA Recommend appropriate policies

  7. Thank you

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