Abstract
This chapter focuses on the potential impact of climate change on Pacific Island staple food crops; that is, those food crops that dominate diets in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), provide a major proportion of energy and nutrient needs and are vital for food security. The production of food staples is the dominant agricultural activity, for both household self-sufficiency and income generation. Factors that impact on staple food production will have a profound influence on livelihoods and the economic wellbeing of the region.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Vulnerability of Pacific Island agriculture and forestry to climate change |
Editors | Mary Taylor, Andrew McGregor and Brian Dawson |
Place of Publication | New Caledonia |
Publisher | Secretariat of the Pacific Community |
Pages | 161-238 |
Volume | 1 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-982-00-0882-3 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |