Climate Change Adaptation Influences and Barriers Impacting the Asian Agricultural Industry

Thu-Huong Nguyen, Oz Sahin and Michael Howes
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Thu-Huong Nguyen: School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia
Oz Sahin: School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia
Michael Howes: Cities Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane 4111, Australia

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 13, 1-17

Abstract: There has been an increasing interest among scholars regarding the impacts of climate change on agriculture and possible adaptation strategies for farmers. Little attention has been paid, however, to reviewing adaptation initiatives amongst farmers in Asia. This article fills this knowledge gap by examining the current literature on Asian farmers’ perception of climate change, their adaptation strategies, key factors influencing their choices, and the barriers to change. A systematic quantitative literature review is undertaken of 48 papers taken from a range of sources. The review indicates that farmers’ perceptions of climate change have been consistent with the scientific data. It further identifies farmers’ adaptation strategies with regards to soil conservation, water management and land use changes. The review shows numerous factors influencing, and barriers impacting, farmers’ ability to adapt. Influencing factors were analysed and categorised into five groups: cognitive, demographic, social-economic, resources, and institutional. Barriers hampering their adaptive capacity were identified as: a lack of access to information, a lack of access to extension services, limited awareness and knowledge, and limited financial options. The review finishes with some recommendations for future research.

Keywords: adaptation; climate change; agriculture; land management; technology; farming strategies; farmers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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