Stand und Perspektiven der nationalen und internationalen Klimapolitik

Biophysical, Socio-Economic, and Institutional Constraints for Production and Flow of Cereals in Ethiopia

“…In other words, the production and flow of cereals is very much affected biophysically by meteorological variables, including rising temperatures, changing precipitation regimes, and increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Biophysical effects of climate change on production of cereals are claimed to be positive in some agricultural systems and regions, and negative in others, and these effects are claimed to vary through time (Parry et al, 2004;Harmeling et al, 2007;Alcadi et al, 2009). The negative effects are attributable to increasing temperature and decreasing precipitation (Deressa, 2007;Georgis et al, 2009;Ludi, 2009;FDRE, 2010;Ringler et al, 2010;World Bank, 2010;Gebreegziabher et al, 2011;Mekonnen, 2012;Schmidt & Tadesse, 2012;AfDB, 2013).…”

“…However, production and flow of cereals in Ethiopia is constrained by biophysical, socioeconomic, and institutional constraints (Deressa, 2007;Georgis et al, 2009;Ringler et al, 2010;Gebreegziabher et al, 2011;Mekonnen, 2012;Schmidt & Tadesse, 2012). For instance, Harmeling et al (2007) assert that climatic conditions are the predominant factors affecting agricultural productivity, and changes in these conditions may have different severe effects. To avert this situation, Edame et al (2011) contend that developing climate-smart agriculture is crucial to achieving future food security and climate change goals.…”