NEWSLETTER January - June, 2013

Abstract

Climatic variability and climate change affects agriculture and food security significantly. Extreme climatic events pose major challenges for yield potential realization and productivity of crops and sustainable development in general. Knowledge and awareness on the impacts of climatic variability on agriculture is needed to tackle the climate risks and adapt to it successfully. The knowledge on climate resilience is needed which enhances the capacities of various institutions, thus influencing the advice and decision making of professionals to manage climate change impacts. Dissemination of this knowledge on technologies which contribute to adaptation and mitigation is essential for minimizing the hazards/risks of extreme climatic events. In this context, CRIDA is focusing on development of the knowledge management platform for Climate Resilient Agriculture which would meet the knowledge and information requirements of all stakeholders. With this backdrop CRIDA is organizing a stakeholders consultation on Knowledge Management for Climate Resilient Agriculture during October 18-19, 2013. It is expected that the deliberations emerging from ` consultation would be useful in developing appropriate knowledge sharing mechanisms across the stakeholders for Climate Resilient agriculture. Integrated Scientists/organizations may please get in touch with us to participate in the consultation (For details please visit www.nicra.nic.in) DR.B.VENKATESWARLU Director, CRIDA