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Number of malnourished children under five years of age in Benin in multiple income and climate scenarios, 2010–50
600
400
200 0 Source: Based on analysis conducted for Nelson et al. (2010).
Note: The box and whiskers plot for each socioeconomic scenario shows the range of effects from the four future climate scenarios.
in agricultural productivity for these crops could help raise farmers’ incomes and reduce imports and maximize exports. Our policy recommendations for adapting to the agricultural effects of cli- mate change are as follows:
Take appropriate steps to monitor climate and provide relevant informa- tion for early warning of likely climate change and adverse consequences.
Support agricultural research efforts aimed at developing and identify- ing crop varieties of the major staples that could be more adaptive to cli- mate change.
Promote the development and adoption of more efficient water- use techniques.
Support the capacity building of farmers with regard to access to and improved use of climate information.
Establish crop marketing networks and access to inputs that will ensure improved marketing to stimulate agricultural production.