Climate Change and Grasslands

   
The AGPC Grasslands and Pasture programme contributes to the sustainable development of cropping systems and agriculture intensification worldwide. It promotes capacity building, knowledge and information sharing, development of national capacity and policies for the adoption of improved technologies.
Documents

Powerpoint presentations

Bioenergy Crops In the Smallholder’s Toolbox - Appraising Opportunities
Biodiversity for Biofuel Production and Climate Change Adaptation
Stakeholder consultation with Civil Society/Non Governmental Organizations
Emission Reduction from Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry: Policy Options
Emission Reduction from Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry: Technical Options

Biodiversity for Climate Change in Grasslands

Biodiversity in Grassland. Current Changes and Future Scenarios (Martìn R. Aguiar)
GIS-based Forage Species Adaptation Mapping (D.B. Hannaway, C. Daly, L. Coop, D. Chapman, Y. Wei)

Climate Change and Grazing Lands

Rising atmospheric CO2 and Global climate change: responses and management implications for grazing lands (Jack A. Morgan)

Genetic Improvement

The genetic improvement of forage grasses and legumes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - Draft version - (Michael T. Abberton)
© FAO, 2008