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Climatological analysis performed at different
scales puts in evidence several signals of climatic variability
and their impact on agriculture. There are basic indicators and
complex indicators. Basic indicators are those directly derived
from climatic data, while complex indicators are derived by crossing
basic indicators among themselves or with other data such as agricultural,
socio-economic, soil degradation, etc.
Climate monitoring
Weather forecasts provide information about
the weather expected over the next few days. <more>
Climate risk
The basic concepts concerning climate risk and
vulnerability applied to agricultural production are discussed here.
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El Niño Southern Oscillation
El Niño is a local warming of surface
waters which takes place in the entire equatorial zone of the central
and eastern Pacific Ocean off the Peruvian coast and which affects
the atmospheric circulation world-wide.<more>
Health aspects
Side-effects of environmental change that can
impact upon health and well-being, include hygro-thermal stress
and increased levels of air pollution, the modification of natural
ecosystems that may have repercussions on agricultural production
and hydrology. <more>
Rainfall Variability
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Methods and tools
Related links and publications <more>
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