TY  - JA
AU  - Donatti,C.I.
AU  - Harvey,C.A.
AU  - Martinez-Rodriguez,M.R.
AU  - Vignola,R.
AU  - Rodriguez,C.M.
TI  - Vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate change in Central America and Mexico: current knowledge and research gaps
SN  - 1756-5529
PY  - 2019///
CY  - United Kingdom
PB  - Taylor and Francis
KW  - AGROVOC
KW  - Adaptation
KW  - Climate change
KW  - Research
KW  - Central America
KW  - Mexico
N1  - Peer review; Open Access
N2  - As governments are becoming aware of the potential impacts of climate change on agriculture many are developing adaptation policies targeting smallholder farmers. However, in many cases, governments lack information to develop them. We reviewed the state of knowledge of smallholder’s vulnerability to climate change in Central America and Mexico and identified information gaps that may be preventing the development of adaptation actions targeting this group. While there is information on expected impacts of climate change on agriculture and on adaptation measures that could help minimize impacts, information that specifically assess the vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate change is very limited. To support adaptation policies targeting smallholders in the region, more information is needed on (a) who the most vulnerable smallholders are and where they are located, (b) what is driving the vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate change in target areas and (c) what are the effectiveness, costs and benefits of adaptation measures recommended for smallholder farmers. Funding and programmes need to be set up to fill those gaps and for adaptation to be effectively implemented. Other regions where smallholder farmers are important for agriculture production may be facing similar issues
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1080/17565529.2018.1442796
T2  - Climate and Development
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1080/17565529.2018.1442796
ER  -