The impact of climate change on the agricultural sector : implications of the agro-industry for low carbon, green growth strategy and roadmap for the East Asian Region

Abstract

This paper was carried out in order to suggest scientific and phase-by-phase counterstrategies to prevent against climate change through the diagnosis of climate change phenomena and in-depth analysis of climate change impacts on the agricultural sector. The countermeasures for the agricultural sector against climate change have mostly focused on greenhouse gas mitigation. However, more interest and policy support should be directed to adaptation measures in consideration of the inevitability of global warming and the characteristics of climate-dependent agriculture. In particular, it is necessary to understand that the countermeasures for the agricultural sector against climate change are to minimize the risks of climate change and utilize it as an opportunity. For this, proper education and training programs for agriculture workers, public officials and the personnel from the related agencies should be developed and put into practice so that they can properly cope with climate change.