Publications

Understanding the drought impact of El Niño on the global agricultural areas

2014

During El Niño episodes the normal patterns of tropical precipitation and atmospheric circulation become disrupted triggering extreme climate events...

Publications

Adapting to climate change through land and water management in Eastern Africa. Results of pilot projects in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania

2014

This publication presents the results and lessons learned from the FAO-Sida supported pilot project “Strengthening capacity for climate change adaptation...

Submission

Views on ways to enhance and support the Nairobi Work Programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to Climate Change

2013

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) World Food Programme (WFP) Submission...

Data & Tools

Self-evaluation and Holistic Assessment of climate Resilience of farmers and Pastoralists (SHARP)

2013

This is a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-developed tool that helps farmers and pastoralists self-assess and prioritize resilience aspects of...

Publications

Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook

2013

The purpose of the sourcebook is to further elaborate the concept of CSA and demonstrate its potential, as well as limitations. It aims to help decision...

Learning

Publications

Climate change guidelines for forest managers

2013

The effects of climate change and climate variability on forest ecosystems are evident around the world and further impacts are unavoidable, at least...

Publications

Training Guide for Gender and Climate Change Research in Agriculture and Food Security for Rural Development

2013

This guide provides users with resources and participatory action research tools for collecting, analysing and sharing gender-sensitive information...

Publications

Tackling Climate Change through Livestock

2013

As renewed international efforts are needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions, the livestock sector can contribute its part. An important emitter of...

Submission

Current state of knowledge on enhancing adaptation in agriculture while promoting sustainable development

2013

FAO Submission on Agriculture for SBSTA Submission by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on issues related to agriculture,...