Environment and Ecology Research Vol. 3(2), pp. 35 - 43
DOI: 10.13189/eer.2015.030201
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Climate Change Implications for Management and Use of Agricultural Biodiversity Resources in Africa

Pius Z. Yanda ^*
Centre for Climate Change Studies, University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

ABSTRACT

This paper presents finding from a literature review linking climate change and biodiversity in the African context. It has become a reality that climate is changing and such changes are man-induced phenomena. Climate change is and will affect both natural and social systems including agricultural and biodiversity resources. In this regard, many of the genetic resources will become more threatened under changing climate, thus destabilize food ecosystems significantly. There is no doubt that with climate change, the value of genetic resources for food and agriculture will increase in the near future. This is because the diversity present in agricultural ecosystems constitutes a central element in the livelihoods of many rural communities. However, while agricultural biodiversity will be significantly affected by climate change it will also be an important element in the development of agricultural production strategies to meet the challenges of climate change. Genetic resources in agricultural sector will thus become crucial in developing adaptation strategies to confront climate change, so as to ensure the sustained increase in food production necessary to feed the world and ensure rural development. This paper is very cleared and explained with many bibliography references. All aspects of African agriculture and biodiversity are considered. I conclude that it is an excellent document to be accepted.

KEYWORDS
Africa, Climate Change, Impacts, Agriculture, Biodiversity and Management

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Pius Z. Yanda , "Climate Change Implications for Management and Use of Agricultural Biodiversity Resources in Africa," Environment and Ecology Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 35 - 43, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2015.030201.

(b). APA Format:
Pius Z. Yanda (2015). Climate Change Implications for Management and Use of Agricultural Biodiversity Resources in Africa. Environment and Ecology Research, 3(2), 35 - 43. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2015.030201.