ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1990, this book analysed the sensitivity of the world food system and looked at the variety of ways in which it would be affected by climate change. It describes the effects of climate change on agriculture, estimates the impacts on plant and animal growth and looks at the geographical limits to different types of farming. It also considers the range of possible ways to adapt agriculture and so to mitigate the disastrous consequences of climate change.

chapter 1|8 pages

The Sensitivity of Agriculture to Climate

chapter 2|15 pages

Possible Changes of Climate

chapter 5|27 pages

Effects on Agricultural Potential

chapter 6|17 pages

Effects on Production and Land Use

chapter 7|14 pages

Implications for Global Food Security

chapter 8|8 pages

Adapting to Climatic Change

chapter 9|6 pages

Conclusions