Climate Adaptation Guide for Agriculture and Forested Lands in the Caribbean
The Guide and accompanying practical resources are intended to support farmers, private land managers, technical staff, and educators in identifying agricultural resources, incentives, and practices that strengthen their resilience and adaptation to the changing climate.
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Climate change is a reality. Science-based tools, conservation practices, and resources support farming and forestry communities to begin a process of adapting to a changing climate.
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Support for food security. The guide, workbook, and resources are designed to be accessible and culturally appropriate for the Caribbean. The resources support connection to a network of relevant agencies, organizations, and communities.
This project has been developed through a process of co-creation, with the valuable input of farmers, technical staff, scientists, agencies and local communities. Through informal conversations and participatory meetings, their experiences, knowledge and needs were collected, translated into practical and accessible tools. This project was funded by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Climate Change Adaptation Guide
The adaptation guide includes basic scientific concepts to understand the trends, effects and implications of climate change in the Caribbean. It contains an explanation of the 5-step planning process to reduce vulnerability to impacts such as: prolonged droughts, temperature rises, changing rainfall, among others.
Climate Change Adaptation Workbook
This practical manual addresses directly to the 5-step planning process for climate change adaptation. In it, you’ll find worksheets and guides for getting started or continuing with management goals considering the climate vulnerabilities your project faces.
Download here: Adaptation Guide
Download here : 5 step Manual
Guides
Case Study
The case studies were developed during farm visits where we implemented the 5 adaptation steps. These resources include information about the specific challenges faced by the projects, the practices they have implemented, and the results they have achieved.
Additional Resources
- Supporting Resources
- Resource 7.1 Identification of Resources
- Resource 7.2 List of other support services to achieve goals
- Resource 7.3 FSA Disaster Assistance for the Agricultural Sector and Private Land
- Resource 7.4 NRCS Disaster Assistance for the Agricultural Sector and Private Land
- Resource 7.5 Flowchart: How to Apply for USDA Federal Programs After a Disaster
- Resource 7.6 Visual Map of Additional Resources
- Resource 7.7 Indicator Table


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