UNCSD Rio+20 Focal Point on Managing Climate Change & Adaptation in the Agriculture Sector of Libya
Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: Oil producing & exporting arid and semi arid Libya is spread over an area of 1.76 million sqkm.It accounts for barely 6 million population.Over 95% of country is desert.Like elsewhere in Libya too, the agriculture sector has potential to growth for creating employment and food security in the country.However agriculture account for at least 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is rising rapidly.Country imports 85% of its food & agriculture related products.Oflate, the agriculture sector in New Libya is receiving wide spread attention to contribute not only to country's gross domestic product and engaging more of its unemployed population & specially the youth.It is highly exposed and vulnerable to extreme climate events and the impacts of climate change.Agricultural production is constrained by frequent natural disasters like flash floods, droughts, erosion, desertification and heat waves.Such climate-related events have put fragile agricultural ecosystems in both coastal and desert areas at risk.Projected future scenarios of climate suggest that climatic conditions in Libya will worsen, which may imply even more frequent occurrences of climate-related extremes and negative impacts on food production.However, by adopting the right measures, it is possible to adapt effectively to the challenges posed by climate change.Such measures require a comprehensive approach that includes strengthening the capacities of system, institutions and individuals for delivering need-based services to vulnerable and especially the farming communities in large country with far apart destinations.In response to the Libya 's need for self sufficiency UNCSD Rio+20 Focal Point is assisting the country in strengthening capacities for climate risk management and climate change adaptation in the agriculture through a numerous initiatives and Programs This paper is designed to present some of the experiences and lessons learned from these initiatives like desert prosperity initiative & 2015.International Year of Soil for enhanced productivity Finally it includes additional details to provide a comprehensive understanding of climate variability and change in Libya and their impact on agriculture.It also highlights how the Libyan UNCSD Focal Poin country is raising awareness and assisting in adapting and adopting some of the best practice technical and policy options for coping with the impacts of climate variability and change.
Language: English
Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4240911116