Post by Thembinkosi Nyathi on Apr 27, 2009 5:16:39 GMT -5
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Zambia to develop a programme to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture
Environment - News
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives organized an inception workshop on Monday 2nd March to mark the beginning of the development of a comprehensive programme to address the adverse effects of climate change on Zambian agriculture and food security. The programme focuses on Agro-ecological zones I and II, areas that get least rainfall in Zambia.
During the next six months, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will lead a consultative stakeholder process to develop a comprehensive project proposal that will address the first priorities as identified in the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA). This proposal will be funded by Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Least Developed Countries’ Adaptation Fund.
Zambia is heavily dependent on rainfall for its agriculture. With predictions of less rainfall, it will become more difficult for farmers to achieve a sustainable livelihood. Further, the increasing incidence of flash-floods brings new threats to the communities living in low-lying areas that are not traditionally hit by floods. Together with effective early warning services, conservation farming techniques and improved water management, this initiative will benefit farmers through augmented crop production and assists the government in ensuring food security for the nation.
UNDP will continue to support the Government in establishing appropriate adaptation responses to reduce the impact of climate change so that the country can achieve sustainable development and attainment of the Millennium Development Goals to reach its vision of becoming a middle income country by 2030.
Zambia to develop a programme to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture
Environment - News
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives organized an inception workshop on Monday 2nd March to mark the beginning of the development of a comprehensive programme to address the adverse effects of climate change on Zambian agriculture and food security. The programme focuses on Agro-ecological zones I and II, areas that get least rainfall in Zambia.
During the next six months, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will lead a consultative stakeholder process to develop a comprehensive project proposal that will address the first priorities as identified in the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA). This proposal will be funded by Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Least Developed Countries’ Adaptation Fund.
Zambia is heavily dependent on rainfall for its agriculture. With predictions of less rainfall, it will become more difficult for farmers to achieve a sustainable livelihood. Further, the increasing incidence of flash-floods brings new threats to the communities living in low-lying areas that are not traditionally hit by floods. Together with effective early warning services, conservation farming techniques and improved water management, this initiative will benefit farmers through augmented crop production and assists the government in ensuring food security for the nation.
UNDP will continue to support the Government in establishing appropriate adaptation responses to reduce the impact of climate change so that the country can achieve sustainable development and attainment of the Millennium Development Goals to reach its vision of becoming a middle income country by 2030.