Adaptation to Climate Change in Europe and Central Asia Agriculture

In this paper, the exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) agriculture to climate change is examined, and recommendations for addressing the challenges of climate through adaptation are provided. The best available climate change projections have been used to categorize countries in the region by likely agricultural sector impacts. Also information from the literature on climate change adaptation in agriculture have been summarized in order to identify the most relevant points for ECA countries, including options for technical, institutional and policy measures. Based on this initial assessment, there are plans to support World Bank clients in carrying out assessments and developing strategies at the country level in the near future.