Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA): A Key to Sustainability
Nitya Saswata Mohanty*
Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752 054), India
Atanu Mohanty
Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752 054), India
Debasmita Dhal
Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752 054), India
Sourav Mahapatra
Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752 054), India
Badrinath Mishra
Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752 054), India
Rekha Mallik
Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752 054), India
Jyoti Prakash Sahoo*
Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752 054), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Agriculture, Climate, Climate Smart Agriculture, Sustainability
Abstract
An integrated strategy that tackles the relationships between agriculture, climate change and sustainable development is known as "climate-smart agriculture" (CSA). It places a strong emphasis on putting practices and technology into place that increase agricultural output, strengthen resilience to climate change and variability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Adoption of crop varieties resistant to climate change, effective water management strategies, agro-forestry systems and soil conservation measures are important elements of CSA. Through the integration of early warning systems and climate information, CSA empowers farmers to make well-informed decisions and modifies their methods in response to changing weather patterns. Aside from guaranteeing food security, CSA also encourages the sustainable expansion of agricultural production while protecting biodiversity and natural resources. By taking a comprehensive strategy, CSA helps to meet the global climate goals, rural development and poverty alleviation. Moreover, CSA is important for developing resilient and sustainable agricultural systems that can handle the demands of a changing climate and support millions of farmers worldwide.
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