Impact of climate change on agriculture ecosystems and resilience for sustainable development under the Global Framework for Climate Services in India

Agriculture is affected due to the impact of climate change on soil, land, water and the atmosphere. Agriculture is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, directly or indirectly. The challenge lies in the reduction of emissions without impacting food production and yield. With the increase in air temperature and extreme events of rainfall as the probable indicators of climate change, there can be impacts on various components of the agroecosystem, which include crop yield, soil quality, pest and disease infestation, crop loss, irrigation water demand, etc. This will, in turn, impact food security. The development of novel adaptation techniques and strategies for agriculture and surveillance of resources is needed to tackle the adverse effects of climate change. This article discusses the impacts of climate change on various components of the agroecosystem and how to achieve resilience for sustainable development. Various national-level programmes for climate change resilience in agriculture have been implemented in India to incorporate climate information into agricultural development by integrating climate services into practices and policies for future food security.