Cambodian Agriculture: Adaptation to Climate Change Impact

Thomas, Timothy S.; Ponlok, Tin; Bansok, Ros; Lopez, Thanakvaro De; Chiang, Cathy; Phirun, Nang; Chhun, Chhim

doi:10.2139/ssrn.2343170

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“…The existing literature on the vulnerability of rice producers to climate change in the country has focused on: environmental changes [69], socio-economic issues [70][71][72], and adaptation and resilience strategies [73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80]. An additional study makes predictions about the impacts of climate change on agriculture to 2050 [81]. Climate change has affected water productivity [74] and negatively impacted rice yields of small farmers [75].…”

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Climate Change Impacts on Rice Cultivation: A Comparative Study of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River

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Climate change is unequivocal. Farmers are increasingly vulnerable to floods and drought. In this article, the negative impact of climate hazards on rice cultivation in the Tonle Sap and Mekong River influenced by climatic variability between 1994 and 2018 are analyzed. A cohort of 536 households from four Cambodian districts participated in household surveys designed to consider how various vulnerability factors interacted across this time series. It was found that: (i) The major climate hazards affecting rice production between 1994 and 2018 were frequent and extreme flood and drought events cause by rainfall variability; (ii) In 2018, extreme flood and drought occurred in the same rice cultivation cycle. The impact caused by each hazard across each region were similar; (3) An empirical model was used to demonstrate that drought events tend to limit access to irrigation, impact rice production, and result in an increased prevalence of water-borne diseases. Flood events cause reduced rice production, damage to housing, and impede children from accessing education. The impact of drought events on rice production was found to be more severe than flood events; however, each climatic hazard caused physical, economic, social, and environmental vulnerabilities. It is recommended that sufficient human and financial resources are distributed to local authorities to implement adaptation measures that prepare rice farmers for flood and drought events and promote equitable access to water resources.

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Climate Change Impacts on Rice Cultivation: A Comparative Study of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River

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“…The fisheries sector, which includes both marine and inland fish, is an important food source in Cambodia. The majority of the fish produced are consumed domestically, and fish contributes around 70 to 75 percent of the protein in the national diet (Thomas et al 2013). The low volume of fish exports, and the lack of government support for industrial fisheries, leads to volatile exports to the main destination markets (UNCTAD 2017).…”

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Assessing agricultural market integration of Cambodia within and beyond ASEAN

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established in 1975, provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. IFPRI's strategic research aims to foster a climate-resilient and sustainable food supply; promote healthy diets and nutrition for all; build inclusive and efficient markets, trade systems, and food industries; transform agricultural and rural economies; and strengthen institutions and governance. Gender is integrated in all the Institute's work. Partnerships, communications, capacity strengthening, and data and knowledge management are essential components to translate IFPRI's research from action to impact. The Institute's regional and country programs play a critical role in responding to demand for food policy research and in delivering holistic support for country-led development. IFPRI collaborates with partners around the world.

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“…Agriculture accounts for 40% of the GDP [1]; rice, maize, soybean, cassava, soybean and sesame comprise the majority of agricultural production [4].…”

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Evaluation of Long-Term SOC and Crop Productivity within Conservation Systems Using GFDL CM2.1 and EPIC

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Jeong

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Abstract:Will soil organic carbon (SOC) and yields increase for conservation management systems in tropical zones in response to the next 100 years? To answer the question, the Environmental Policy Integrated Climate (EPIC) model was used to study the effects of climate change, cropping systems, conservation agriculture (CA) and conservation tillage management practices on SOC and crop productivity in Kampong Cham, Cambodia. The EPIC model was successfully calibrated and validated for crop yields, biomass, SOC and nitrogen based on field data from a five-year field experiment. Historical weather (1994)(1995)(1996)(1997)(1998)(1999)(2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013) was used for baseline assessment versus mid-century (2046-2064) and late-century (2081-2100) climate projections generated by the Geophysical Fluids Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) CM2.1 global climate model. The simulated results showed that upland rice yield would increase the most under the B1 scenario in mid-century for all treatments, followed by soybean and maize. Cassava yield only increased under CA treatment when cultivated as a continuous primary crop. Carbon sequestration was more sensitive to cropping systems and crop rotation than climate change. The results indicated that the rotated CA primary crop (maize) systems should be prioritized for SOC sequestration as well as for increasing crop productivity. In addition, rice systems may increase SOC compared to soybean and cassava.

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Cambodian Agriculture: Adaptation to Climate Change Impact

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

Climate Change Impacts on Rice Cultivation: A Comparative Study of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River

Climate Change Impacts on Rice Cultivation: A Comparative Study of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River

Assessing agricultural market integration of Cambodia within and beyond ASEAN

Evaluation of Long-Term SOC and Crop Productivity within Conservation Systems Using GFDL CM2.1 and EPIC

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