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Synergies and trade-offs in climate-smart agriculture

An approach to systematic assessment

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Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 92 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Category General interest book

ISBN 978-92-5-134592-4

Edition 1

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5243en

Synopsis (short abstract) This publication analyses of the synergies and trade-offs that can occur within climate-smart agriculture (CSA), more specifically between its three pillars: (i) sustainably increasing productivity and incomes in agriculture, (ii) building resilience of and adapting food and agriculture systems to climate change, (iii) reducing/removing greenhouse gas emissions, where possible. The aim of this analysis is to develop a systematic characterization of possible synergies and trade-offs in CSA, as well as provide a tool to guide CSA practitioners through the assessment of synergies and trade-offs during the design and planning of CSA strategies or interventions. The ultimate objective is to support strategic decisions that enhance synergies and reduce trade-offs to achieve better results for investments in CSA.

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FAO. 2021. Synergies and trade-offs in climate-smart agriculture – An approach to systematic assessment. Rome. 

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5243en

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