Understanding climate change projections for the Northern Altiplano

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Author(s):
A. Seth

Type of Document:
Conference Proceeding or Document

 

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Date of Publication:
2009

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Adapting to Change in the Andean Highlands: Practices and Strategies to Address Climate and Market Risks in Vulnerable Agro-ecosystems (SANREM CRSP LTRA 4) focus is to identify the consequences of climate change for one of the poorest and most vulnerable regions in the Western Hemisphere and develop adaptive capacities. The project uses a cross disciplinary and participatory approach, linking biophysical and social sciences research with local knowledge systems through participatory institutions. The presentations concentrate on some of the key findings in the context of climate change. In the biophysical sciences Anji Seth will report on Altiplano climate change projections for this century; Peter Motavalli on the mitigation and adaptation aspects of organic soil amendment practices in rural communities; and Karen Garrett on anticipating and responding to plant disease and pests risks. Finally, Valdivia and Gilles will discuss findings on strategies for enhancing the adaptive capacity of small Andean producers.

Additional Bibliographic Information

Presented at the USAID Biodiversity & Forestry Seminar Series- Co sponsored by Agriculture O ce and the Global Change team, USAID Information Center, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington DC, 7 may 2009

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