FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
Africa faces significant challenges due to climate change, with rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Algeria, it’s one of the countries, is facing the pressing challenge of adapting its farming systems to the impacts of climate c...
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| author | Belguet Assia Bouchareb Radia Chafia Benider Guendouz Ali |
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| description | Africa faces significant challenges due to climate change, with rising temperatures,
unpredictable rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Algeria, it’s one
of the countries, is facing the pressing challenge of adapting its farming systems to the impacts of
climate change. This paper provides an overview of the strategies and initiatives undertaken in Algeria
to enhance agricultural resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions. The agriculture sector
in Algeria is vital for food security and economic stability, yet it is highly vulnerable to the effects of
climate change such as unpredictable rainfall patterns, increased temperatures, and extreme weather
events. The Algerian government, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has implemented a range
of adaptation measures. One key strategy has been the promotion of climate-smart agriculture
practices, including the use of drought-resistant crop varieties, improved irrigation techniques, and
conservation agriculture methods. Furthermore, investments in agricultural infrastructure, such as
water storage facilities and efficient irrigation systems, have been crucial in mitigating the impacts of
water scarcity and ensuring reliable access to water for farming activities. Power farmers with the
knowledge and skills needed to adapt to changing conditions. These programs focus on climate
information services, agro-ecological practices, and efficient use of inputs. The adaptation of farming
systems to climate change in Algeria requires a multifaceted approach that integrates policy support,
technological innovations, and community engagement. By building resilience at the farm level and
enhancing adaptive capacity, Algeria aims to safeguard its agricultural sector and ensure food security
for future generations |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7c699aef375546aea959dce4cb1312fc2025-01-29T06:29:12ZengEditura Universităţii din OradeaNatural Resources and Sustainable Development2066-62762601-56762024-11-0114235537010.31924/nrsd.v14i1.000FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIESBelguet Assia0https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5937-9034Bouchareb Radia1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5344-7776Chafia Benider2Guendouz Ali3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9081-6497University of Setif 1, Algeria, Faculty of Sciences of Life and Nature, Department of Biology and Vegetal Ecology, Algeria,University of Mentouri Brothers Constantine 1, Faculty of the Science of Nature and Life, Department of Biology and Plant Ecology, Algeria,University of Setif 1, Algeria,, Faculty of Sciences of Life and Nature, Department of Biology and Vegetal Ecology, Algeria,National Agronomic Research Institute of Algeria (INRAA), Setif Research Unit, AlgeriaAfrica faces significant challenges due to climate change, with rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Algeria, it’s one of the countries, is facing the pressing challenge of adapting its farming systems to the impacts of climate change. This paper provides an overview of the strategies and initiatives undertaken in Algeria to enhance agricultural resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions. The agriculture sector in Algeria is vital for food security and economic stability, yet it is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as unpredictable rainfall patterns, increased temperatures, and extreme weather events. The Algerian government, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has implemented a range of adaptation measures. One key strategy has been the promotion of climate-smart agriculture practices, including the use of drought-resistant crop varieties, improved irrigation techniques, and conservation agriculture methods. Furthermore, investments in agricultural infrastructure, such as water storage facilities and efficient irrigation systems, have been crucial in mitigating the impacts of water scarcity and ensuring reliable access to water for farming activities. Power farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to changing conditions. These programs focus on climate information services, agro-ecological practices, and efficient use of inputs. The adaptation of farming systems to climate change in Algeria requires a multifaceted approach that integrates policy support, technological innovations, and community engagement. By building resilience at the farm level and enhancing adaptive capacity, Algeria aims to safeguard its agricultural sector and ensure food security for future generationshttps://www.nrsdj.com/issues-year-2024-2/farming-system-adaptation-to-climate-change-in-algeria-challenges-and-strategies.htmlalgeriafarming systemsclimate changeadaptation |
| spellingShingle | Belguet Assia Bouchareb Radia Chafia Benider Guendouz Ali FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES Natural Resources and Sustainable Development algeria farming systems climate change adaptation |
| title | FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES |
| title_full | FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES |
| title_fullStr | FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES |
| title_full_unstemmed | FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES |
| title_short | FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES |
| title_sort | farming system adaptation to climate change in algeria challenges and strategies |
| topic | algeria farming systems climate change adaptation |
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