It is still unclear how and to what extent climate change will affect agricultural conditions. Some regions might even benefit from climate change, but many estimates already show that overall, climate change is expected to lead to declines in crop yields and increased prices, with a particularly strong impact in developing countries. When approximately 70% of the world’s most impoverished people rely on agriculture as their main source of income and employment, the potential impact of climate change on the livelihoods of populations with limited resources is troubling.2 Many developing countries are already struggling to meet the dietary and economic needs of their populations, making the challenge of feeding the world’s population in the face of a changing climate increasingly pressing.

There are, however, many ways in which this challenge could be met. For example, vulnerable populations and developing countries could benefit significantly from new and sustainable farming practices. Facing variable farming conditions in the years to come, these populations would benefit from agricultural practices that would not only increase yields, but also allow for better adaptation to changes in soil quality, precipitation, timing and duration and seasons, and more.