Building Resilience: Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security in a Changing Climate

Shoba Suri

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Building Resilience: Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security in a Changing Climate

Shoba Suri^*

Published in International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences (Volume 14, Issue 2)

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The paper highlights the critical need for agricultural adaptation in response to the escalating challenges of climate change. As rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and shifting ecosystems threaten food production, adopting resilience-building strategies becomes imperative. Harnessing climate-smart technologies, including precision agriculture, drought-resistant crop varieties, and digital innovations, is another key approach to mitigating climate risks. Strengthening the adaptive capacity of farmers, particularly smallholders and marginalized communities, is essential for building resilient food systems. The discussion focuses on the transformative potential of agroecological principles, which emphasize biodiversity, ecosystem services, and resource-efficient farming practices. Additionally, it underscores the importance of investing in soil health through regenerative techniques that enhance soil fertility and water retention. Given the complexity of these challenges, interdisciplinary collaboration among policymakers, researchers, farmers, and private sector stakeholders is vital. And further explores the importance of resilience-building practices such as embracing agroecological principles, investing in soil health, harnessing climate-smart technologies, strengthening adaptive capacity, and promoting climate-resilient livelihoods. It emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of sustainable agriculture and the necessity of collaborative efforts across stakeholders to address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change. By integrating these strategies into agricultural systems, stakeholders can enhance resilience, mitigate risks, and ensure the long-term sustainability of food production in a changing climate landscape.

Published in	International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences (Volume 14, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijnfs.20251402.12
Page(s)	98-104
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Climate Resilience, Agroecology, Climate-smart Technology, Adaptive Capacity, Sustainable Food Systems

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