Asia Society and Museum (Venue Partner)
725 Park Avenue
212.288.6400
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An Indian farmer and his son walk over their parched paddy field on the outskirts of Agartala on May 14, 2009. (Parthajit Datta/AFP/Getty Images)
- When
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Thursday Nov 5, 2009 (noon–2pm)
- Where
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Directions: Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 to Madison & 70th; M101, M102 to Lexington & 70th; M30 to Park & 72nd; M66 to Park & 68th OR Subway: #6 to 68th St.
- Price
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$15 students and members, $20 nonmembers
Erratic weather patterns caused by climate change are undermining traditional agricultural practices across much of the developing world. At the same time, high levels of population growth in these regions are generating greater demand for food. Though nations with temperate climates may benefit from increased agricultural yields, farmers in other parts of the world will be more susceptible to changes in water supply and soil moisture.
Is it too late to combat the effects of climate change? What could new policies look like? How can climate change adaptation improve food security? What responses are needed from donors, governments and civil society to reduce impacts of climate change on food security?
