BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:
THE ROLE OF
CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE.

INTRODUCTION:

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, agriculture stands at a critical crossroads. Traditional farming practices are being challenged by erratic weather patterns, shifting growing seasons, and extreme events such as droughts and floods. To ensure global food security and protect the livelihoods of millions of farmers, there is a pressing need for climate- resilient agriculture. Adaptation of appropriate mitigation technologies such as the cultivation of tolerant breeds to overcome climate stress, Water and nutrient management for efficient productivity and resource utilization. Agron-advisories for timely crop monitoring. Conservation agricultural practices to build soil organic carbon and to build congenial environment for plant growth, manure management. Climate resilience refers to the ability of a system to deal with stresses and disturbances, while retaining the same basic structure and ways of functioning, capacity for self-organization and capacity to learn and adapt to change. Resilience is therefore about managing changes and adaptations should contribute to climate resilient development, i.e. adaptation that can stand the test of current and future climate risks (IPCC, 2007), Climate resilient practice means the incorporation of adaptation, mitigation and other practices in agriculture which increases the capacity of the system to respond to various climate related disturbances by resisting damage and recovering quickly (Prabhavati, 2016). This essay explores the concept of climate- resilient agriculture, its importance, and strategies for its implementation, as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with this approach.

UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE:

Climate-resilient agriculture refers to farming practices and systems that are designed to withstand and adapt to the changing climate. This approach not only aims to mitigate the effects of climate change but also seeks to enhance the capacity of agricultural systems to recover from adverse conditions. Resilience in agriculture involves a combination of adaptive practices, technologies, and policies that promote sustainability and reduce vulnerability to climate-induced risks.

Madhumitha K

University/College name : Jamal Mohamed College ( Autonomous )