Impacts of climate change on the reclamation of farmers and herdsmen in the Tibetan Plateau

Liu, 杨柳 Yang; Jianzhong, 阎建忠 Yan; Pan, 王盼 Wang; Hong, 王宏 Wang

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“…The T mean in both regions showed a significant increasing trend, and when compared with T max , the rising trend of T min was more prominent. Although some other studies of the Tibetan Plateau region have found different rates and even patterns of change [24,42,43], our study results were consistent with most studies in regard to the patterns and the rates of change. It was found that precipitation on the Tibetan Plateau had been decreasing over the past few decades, and the regional climate had changed to a "warm-dry" type [42].…”

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“…The area has a population of approximately 11.33 million (in 2015), most of whom are engaged in subsistence agriculture. Due to its unique geographical conditions, complex and changeable terrain, as well as its vulnerable ecological environment, the Tibetan Plateau has become a sensitive area for global climate change, and the vulnerability is aggravated by human activities [24]. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main sources of livelihood for farmers on the Tibetan Plateau.…”

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“…This region is the main grain-producing area of Qinghai Province, and cropland is mainly distributed along the Yellow River and the Huangshui River. Cropland is expanding in a wave pattern (Figure 2d), with the expansion direction shifting from low altitude to high altitude [24]. Overall, in the past 20 years, cropland has expanded by 18,800 ha, with an average annual growth rate of 0.72%.…”

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“…It was found that precipitation on the Tibetan Plateau had been decreasing over the past few decades, and the regional climate had changed to a "warm-dry" type [42]. However, some recent studies have shown that precipitation on the Tibetan Plateau was increasing and regional differences were distinct [24]. Overall, despite the fact that the precipitation trend was uncertain, the great majority of studies have indicated that precipitation would be unstable and unpredictable in the future [23].…”

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“…In order to actively cope with climate change, in the past two decades, the Chinese government has invested heavily in infrastructure construction to help local farmers withstand climate risks, such as road networks, tap water, and ponds. Meanwhile, as places in the Tibetan Plateau warmed sufficiently to meet crop thermal demands, more arable land was reclaimed through the use of irrigation [24].…”

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Irrigation Influencing Farmers’ Perceptions of Temperature and Precipitation: A Comparative Study of Two Regions of the Tibetan Plateau

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Farmers are among the most vulnerable groups that need to adapt to climate change. Correct perception is a prerequisite for farmers to adopt adaptation strategies, which plays a crucial guiding role in the development of adaptation plans and the improvement of the security of livelihoods. This study aimed to compare farmers’ perceptions of temperature and precipitation change with meteorological data in two regions of the Tibetan Plateau, analyzed how irrigation affects farmers’ perceptions. Data were obtained from local meteorological stations and household questionnaires (N = 1005). The study found that, since 1987, the climate warming trend was significant (p < 0.01), and the temperature increase was faster in winter. Precipitation had no significant change trend, but the seasonal variations indicated that the precipitation concentration period moved forward in the Pumqu River Basin and was delayed a month in the Yellow River-Huangshui River valley. The farmers’ perception of temperature change was consistent with meteorological data, but there was an obvious difference in precipitation perception between the two regions. We noticed that irrigation facilities played a mediating role on precipitation perception and farmers having access to irrigation facilities were more likely to perceive increased precipitation. Finally, this study suggested that meteorological data and farmers’ perceptions should be integrated when developing policies, rather than just considering actual climate trends. Simultaneously, while strengthening irrigation investment, the government should also pay attention to publicizing the consequences of climate change and improving farmers’ abilities of risk perception.

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How can the sustainable goal of cultivated land use in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau be realized?—based on a research framework of cultivated land use patterns

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The study of cultivated land use models is an important means to improve the benefit of cultivated land use and promote the sustainable use of cultivated land. The rational optimization of regional cultivated land use models based on the consideration of regional background conditions and development goals can provide a scientific basis for ensuring the sustainable use of cultivated land. This study constructed a three-dimensional research framework of "natural quality-utilization intensity-spatial layout" of cultivated land utilization pattern. Taking the county as a unit, the natural quality, spatial distribution and utilization intensity of cultivated land in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau were evaluated, and the types of cultivated land utilization models were determined. Based on the ecological protection and the regulation and control of agriculture and animal husbandry in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the optimization direction of cultivated land use patterns was discussed. The results show that the cultivated land use pattern divided by the “NUS” three-dimensional model can accurately reflect the characteristics of cultivated land use in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The existing cultivated land use pattern in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is basically consistent with its ecological protection and development direction zoning, but the problems of unreasonable expansion and excessive use intensity of cultivated land exist in the ecotone between some development areas and restricted areas. Therefore, the utilization and optimization of cultivated land in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau should be based on the premise of protecting ecological security and striving to solve the contradiction between agricultural development and ecological protection to realize the sustainable utilization of cultivated land.

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Impacts of climate change on the reclamation of farmers and herdsmen in the Tibetan Plateau

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Irrigation Influencing Farmers’ Perceptions of Temperature and Precipitation: A Comparative Study of Two Regions of the Tibetan Plateau

Irrigation Influencing Farmers’ Perceptions of Temperature and Precipitation: A Comparative Study of Two Regions of the Tibetan Plateau

Visualization Analysis of Cordyceps Research Knowledge Map Based on CiteSpace

How can the sustainable goal of cultivated land use in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau be realized?—based on a research framework of cultivated land use patterns

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