Table 3 What does the evidence say? Specific undertakings to improve adoption of climate-resilient crops and crop varieties
Types of suggested specific actions to increase adoption of climate-resilient crops | Number of papers (%)a |
|---|---|
Providing extension programmes to support the uptake of climate-resilient crops | 38 (15.8%) |
Providing access to financial instruments (credit, insurance and loans) | 29 (12.1%) |
Implementing community programmes to support the uptake of climate-resilient crops | 28 (11.7%) |
Promoting of germplasm conservation programme and research | 25 (10.4%) |
Providing access to fertilizer, pesticides and other inputs | 20 (8.3%) |
Awareness raising about climate change, weather and impacts | 19 (7.9%) |
Awareness raising of climate-resilient crops | 15 (6.3%) |
Promoting infrastructure development, especially irrigation and roads | 14 (5.8%) |
Targeted programmes on youth and women to engage them in climate-resilient crops | 14 (5.8%) |
Providing access to climate-resilient seed | 13 (5.4%) |
Providing low-cost climate-resilient options for farmers | 13 (5.4%) |
Livestock-focused initiatives to address fodder development in the context of climate change | 6 (2.5%) |
Linking support for climate-resilient crops as part of poverty-reduction efforts | 6 (2.5%) |
