50. Given the on-going debate on the impact of climate change on agriculture, which of the following statements are true?
i) Climate smart agriculture involves adapting and building resilience to climate change
ii) It is supported by the International Food Policy Research Institute ( IFPRI)
Options:
50. Given the on-going debate on the impact of climate change on agriculture, which of the following statements are true?
i) Climate smart agriculture involves adapting and building resilience to climate change
ii) It is supported by the International Food Policy Research Institute ( IFPRI)
Options:
The correct option is A a) i only
A) Explanation:
Climate smart agriculture (CSA) is an integrative approach to address these interlinked challenges of food security and climate change. It basically aims at three main objectives:
• Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity, to support equitable increases in farm incomes, food security and development;
• Adapting and building resilience to climate change at multiple levels; and
• Reducing and/or removing greenhouse gas emissions, where possible.
• It is supported by Food and Agricultural Organisation FAO.
A)
Explanation:
Climate smart agriculture (CSA) is an integrative approach to address these interlinked challenges of food security and climate change. It basically aims at three main objectives:
• Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity, to support equitable increases in farm incomes, food security and development;
• Adapting and building resilience to climate change at multiple levels; and
• Reducing and/or removing greenhouse gas emissions, where possible.
• It is supported by Food and Agricultural Organisation FAO.
