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Livestock and climate change in the Near East region

Measures to adapt to and mitigate climate change

Year of publication 2012

Pages 79

Author Animal Production and Health Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Category Technical book

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The primary objective of this document is to provide an overview of the actual and potential impacts of climate change and climate variability on livestock sector in the region for adaptation and mitigation measures. It analyses and documents the impacts, past evidences, hotspots of climate change, projections and vulnerability of the sector, and the needed measures to adapt to and mitigate climate change. The authors used an in depth analysis of literature, utilisation of GIS tools and experien ces in the region. The draft version of this document was presented for review at an expert meeting held in Amman (Jordan) in October 2011.This publication is intended to provide a point of departure for identifying and catalysing regional coordinated action to complement and enhance national efforts. The publication will be of interest to specialists and policy-makers in livestock and climate change in the Near East region. Moreover, it will be useful to livestock production and health extension agents, researchers, students, and general audiences interested in learning more about livestock and climate change in the region.

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