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In countries such as Azerbaijan, the
risks of climate change for the agricultural sector are a
particularly immediate and important problem because the
majority of the rural population depends either directly or
indirectly on agriculture for their livelihoods. The need to
adapt to climate change in all sectors is now on the agenda
of the countries and development partners. International
efforts to limit greenhouse gases and to mitigate climate
change now and in the future will not be sufficient to
prevent the harmful effects of temperature increases,
changes in precipitation, and increased frequency and
severity of extreme weather events. In response to these
challenges, the World Bank and the government of Azerbaijan
embarked on a joint study to identify and prioritize options
for climate change adaptation of the agricultural sector.
The study provides a framework for evaluating alternatives
for investment in adaptation for the Azerbaijani government,
potentially assisted by the donor community, and for the
private agricultural sector. The framework has two critical
components: (i) rigorous quantitative assessments, and (ii)
structured discussion with local experts and farmers. The
study recommends specific actions for policy makers ranked
according to the results of the quantitative and qualitative analyses.
