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Investments in rural livelihoods help 13 million Indians build climate...

DFID India has helped over 13 million of the poorest and most excluded people to increase their income, build productive assets, improve their food security and develop resilience to climate...

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Monitoring shifting weather patterns in Sri Lanka for climate adaptation in...

Despite its relatively small aerial extent, Sri Lanka exemplifies a variety of climatic conditions depending on the geographical settings of respective locationsby Sarath Nissanka, University of...

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New South Asia climate-smart agriculture learning platform launched

The South Asia regional program has launched a learning platform that will bridge knowledge gaps and provide a multi-sectoral forum on climate smart agriculture. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT) Read the first...

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What are the opportunities for South Asia in the face of climate change?

South Asia should look to other countries to find inspiration and knowledge on how to capitalize on potential opportunities that climate change might bring. by Bruce CampbellIn 15 years, the globe will...

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Prioritizing climate adaptation for South Asian agriculture at different scales

Increasing population and rising economic growth are putting tremendous pressure on the agriculture sector to meet the present and future demand for food commodities. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT)by Pramod...

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National initiative on climate resilient agriculture in India

Enhancing India's agricultural resilience through a national initiative. Photo: P. Casier (CCAFS) by A.K. SinghThe impacts of climate change on agriculture are being witnessed all over the world, but...

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Farmers' corner: Nepalese farmers talk about the changing climate

Farmers from Nepal talk about the changing climate and how they hope the newly launched climate smart agriculture platform will assist them.    Raj Krishna Mushyan and Padam Bahadur Shrestha, both...

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Is agricultural system adapting to climate change in South Asia?

Sandy-charland in Northwest Bangladesh. With gourd and watermelonBy Hemant OjhaStudies show that agriculture is highly affected by climate change and variabilities. But there is a big black hole in our...

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Climate change and household water insecurity in India: A case of gender...

Water - a problem for women in developing countries due to both their responsibility in fetching water and scarcity of drinking waterBy Savita AggarwalMany regions in India are characterized by water...

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Analysis of climate impacts on food security and livelihoods in Nepal

Nepal is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate risks, and food security is especially sensitive to climate variability. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT)By Krishna KrishnamurthyNepal is one of the most...

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Reframing climate adaptive agricultural innovation

India needs to move beyond perceptions that adaptation to climate change is only about farm level technological adaptation. Organizations also have to adapt institutions and policies to better respond...

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Implication of local traditional knowledge in sustaining agriculture under...

Even though local traditional knowledge is the basis for many local-level decisions in rural communities, it is rarely considered in the design of modern climate change adaptation strategies. Photo: N....

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Learning platform on climate smart agriculture getting increased attention

The learning platform for climate smart agriculture, launched in CCAFS South Asia regional office earlier this year, is getting increasing attention. Photo: P. Casier (CGIAR). By Jaya Gurung and...

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Changing farming practices in South Asia for a food secure future

CCAFS South Asia office has started piloting climate smart agriculture technologies in three villages in India with good emerging already. Photo: P. Casier (CGIAR) By S. N. Sharma and Mritunjaya...

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Global flood hotspots being identified

A research project by CCAFS and International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is focused on identifying the global flood hotspots for climate mitigation studies and mapping flood risks areas using...

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