Climate change is real. The emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), Ozone (O3), Carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxide (N2O) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) has been increasing from human activity, leading to an increase in warming. The challenge facing mankind is to limit global warming. By far, most of the greenhouse gases are produced in Europe and the United States of America. The sectors that contribute most to greenhouse gases are agriculture, forestry and waste management. Continued increases in GHGs is causing temperature rises, thereby affecting agricultural production in different regions in ways that are difficult to predict. This is already negatively affecting people’s livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. Adapting, mitigating and coping with climate change are critical. Government support to the programmes is also of paramount importance.
Ano de publicação
2008
Autores
Chakeredza S; Akinnifesi, F.K.; Ajayi, O.C.; Sileshi G W; Mng'omba S A
Idioma
English
Palavras-chave
agriculture, climate change, curriculum, institutions, smallholders, students
