Farming Futures
Hintergrund und Ziele
Farming Futures is a collaborative project that provides online information on the challenges and opportunities of climate change for farmers. Short reports on relevant topics suggest suitable adaptation and mitigation measures. In addition, the Case Studies category in the "Library" section contains reports on real-life application scenarios.
Laufzeit
Untersuchungsregion/-raum
Land
- Großbritannien
Schritte im Prozess zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel
Schritt 1: Klimawandel verstehen und beschreiben
Zeithorizont
- kurzfristig = die nächsten Jahre/Jahrzehnte
Schritt 2a: Risiken erkennen und bewerten (Klimafolgen/-wirkungen)
Analyseansatz
The climate effects on various sectors and topics are presented in the form of short "factsheets", e.g., for water management, livestock farming, grain cops, forestry, etc.
Describe here, which approach for the vulnerability analysis, risks and/or chances is/was used within your project and which results emerged from it or are expected
Ansatz und Risiken / Chancen
Vulnerability is also briefly addressed for the various agricultural sectors, within the framework of the factsheets.
Dringlichkeit und Priorisierung von Anpassungsbedarf
A high need for action was determined. In September 2008, 60% of farmers surveyed in England as part of this project said they were already affected by climate change and 63% expected to be affected in the next ten years.
Schritt 3: Maßnahmen entwickeln und vergleichen
Maßnahmen und/oder Strategien
The suitable adaptation measures for various sectors of agriculture are presented together with the climate effects in the form of factsheets. The aim is to show farmers the opportunities and challenges of the climate change for their business, as well as to make recommendations for adaptation measures in the various areas.
Wer war oder ist beteiligt?
Förderung / Finanzierung
Climate Challenge Fund of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Projektleitung
Forum for the Future
Beteiligte/Partner
National Farmers Union;
Country Land and Business Association;
Agriculture and Horticulture Research Forum;
Agricultural Industries Confederation;
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (defra)
Ansprechpartner
Overseas HouseForum for the future
19-23 Ironmonger Row
EC1V 3QN London
United Kingdom
