I just recently took part in a study on climate change and it's possible consequences on rice production in Cambodia. Via this link you'll get to a recent version of the literature review.
Surprisingly, not much is known about whether or not climate change events will take place in Cambodia. Some point to more rain and thus flooding, others to less rain (but not necessarily to less floods) whereas others just say that Cambodian weather patterns may become more erratic. But all are convinced of the mostly negative aspects. Some do point out that flooding has positives but overall it's looking bleak.
Somehow though, Cambodia is still able to increase it's production of rice in recent years, so possibly it's not that negative. Or the link between climate and production levels not significant enough.
Surely droughts will influence production but these haven't been witnessed in the last 5 years.
What is sure, is that despite all the efforts mentioned (f.i. back in 2002) the local population remains highly vulnerable to weather events. More focus?
Surprisingly, not much is known about whether or not climate change events will take place in Cambodia. Some point to more rain and thus flooding, others to less rain (but not necessarily to less floods) whereas others just say that Cambodian weather patterns may become more erratic. But all are convinced of the mostly negative aspects. Some do point out that flooding has positives but overall it's looking bleak.
Somehow though, Cambodia is still able to increase it's production of rice in recent years, so possibly it's not that negative. Or the link between climate and production levels not significant enough.
Surely droughts will influence production but these haven't been witnessed in the last 5 years.
What is sure, is that despite all the efforts mentioned (f.i. back in 2002) the local population remains highly vulnerable to weather events. More focus?
