APN E-Lib | Developing Ecosystem based Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Resilience of Rice Terrace Farming Systems against Climate Change

Dublin Core

Title

Developing Ecosystem based Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Resilience of Rice Terrace Farming Systems against Climate Change

Project Item Type Metadata

Project Reference No.s

ARCP2010-13NMY-Herath
ARCP2011-13NMY-Herath
ARCP2012-03CMY-Herath

Programme

ARCP

Project Leader

Prof. Anura Srikantha HERATH
Institute for Sustainability and Peace, United Nation University (UNU), JAPAN

Email

herath@unu.edu

Project Collaborator Emails

ywang@unu.edu; ymjiao@gmail.com;gqtiii@yahoo.com

Project Summary

This research will address dual challenges of both extensive runoff and water scarcity by providing ecosystem based adaptation measures to strengthen resilience of rice terrace farming system in Hani and Ifugao to cope with climate change.

Countries Involved

Japan, Philippines, China

Scientific Thematic Area

Climate Change and Climate Variability;
Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Land Use

Sub-Thematic Area

Climate Change Adaptation, Agriculture

Project Duration

3 years

Maximum Funding Expected (US$)

135000

Citation

Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN). (2013). Developing Ecosystem based Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Resilience of Rice Terrace Farming Systems against Climate Change. Retrieved from http://www.apn-gcr.org/resources/items/show/1594.