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42. Tim Williams from the University of Georgia, USA I would like to suggest that missing from the scope of the proposed HLPE is the idea of determining the most cost-effective solutions, and the areas where the greatest priorities lie. When faced with the cost of responding to climate change nations may take more urgently the alternative option of preventing that change. Ideally we should have costs of both options. Can we estimate the cost of rolling back carbon dioxide relative to the cost of developing technologies to address the consequences of global warming? Very clearly, addressing climate change is very expensive and perhaps will take much longer than innovative new solutions to get control of atmospheric carbon dioxide. I think in terms of strategy to have alternatives might be more effective than presenting the world with a bill for one option only. Good evening, Tim Williams 43. Edward Mutandwa from the Rwanda Development Agency, Rwanda [2 nd contribution] Dear FSN Moderator, I would like to corroborate with the views of Prof Ominawo from Nigeria who emphasizes the need for an effective early warning system on climate change. Obviously, many smallholder farmers are at the mercy of the climate change problem because they often to do not have prior information about what could happen in terms of flooding or drought. Changes in climatic patterns will impact on the types of crops to be grown, the farming methods to be used, and ultimately the yield obtained, nutrition and food security. I have observed in some parts of East Africa that farmers are now using short season varieties as a way of adapting but many of these varieties do not really fit into farmers' tastes. Unfortunately, the predictive power of these models is not 100% due to the interaction of so many other determinants of climate change. We need to focus on the current methods/techniques as an adaptation strategy for early warning in the proposed literature review, their merits/de-merits and suitability in different contexts. Thanks, Edward Mutandwa, RDA, Rwanda 44. Sarah Ayeri from the Centre for Development Research, Kenya Dear Moderator, I appreciate the insights from various scientists and I must say, am encouraged by all these suggestions. However, pertinent issues need to be solved pertinently! My worry is, that we often forget the would be users or target groups we are working for to solve issues of climate change and food security. These are the farmers whether in a rural setting or urban setting. We all know that they would be the most affected by the impacts of climate change and since most of them in Africa are still dependent on rainfed agriculture, I would suggest that we involve them in this. While we are all aware of how science has defined climate change, we are not aware how __________________________________ Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition http://km.fao.org/fsn 30
farmers define climate change, and how farmers definition of climate change will affect food security; this is very important, if we are expecting real impact on farmers' livelihoods. We need to give climate change and food security a farmer face, then it is easier for us to make recommendations that best suits them. By us involving them in all crucial stages, we are ensuring that they become part and parcel of decision making. 45. Ipate Judith from the Romania Academy, Romania I think the main areas of interest are well chosen areas 1. The direct and indirect impacts of climate change on food security and nutrition 2. Regiunile vulnerable - Identification and population The effect of climate change is felt through an increase in intensity and frequency of extreme events and, consequently, no area is not fully protected by the floods. Over 900,000 Romanians live in high flood risk areas, and over 88,000 homes could be washed away at any moment, according to data Ministry of Environment in the National Strategy for Flood Risk Management of term medium and long. In June 2011 there were 33,500 hectares of damaged farmland, 22,500 hectares of pasture and meadow, 5,700 acres of forests, In Europe, climate change negatively affects all regions: increased risk of floods, drought, increased erosion due to heavy rainfall and rising sea levels, melting glaciers in the mountains, an index of precipitation fell as snow, species extinction and degradation of natural habitats lack of drinking water, reducing the risk of fire and natural resources plant. Climate change will lead to increased natural disasters such as floods, droughts, melting glaciers, raising sea levels, changing ecosystems, hunger, lack of drinking water, spread of disease. Romanian and European findings are identical - if over the last century the average temperature in Romania increased by 0.5 degrees south of the country "benefits" of 0.8 degrees plus. The rains are increasingly rare - in some places, such as "Sahara Oltenia", not even a drop of water falls on increasing periods of time. Moreover, drought is present in these places at least one year in three, and more meager sleind canvas ground, who, in addition, and very deep. a real debate on this delay to occur, although we are told, for 2015-2025, the sands would threaten the entire southern Romania: Dobrogea, southern Moldova, Muntenia, Oltenia and Banat's southeast. 3. Option the adaptation and mitigation for food security and nutrition; Climate change leading to the terrible recession in history.If we reduce the pollution that affects the greenhouse effect, the losses would be much smaller. Half of rising food prices will be the direct effect of climate change, so must be made robust studies and research to find ways of producing plants to accommodate specific temperature regions It is important to disseminate research results to farmers to know what plant varieties and animal breeds that can produce optimal production in certain climate condition. Old breeds, example the podolian cattle have gene for valuable thermal stress resistance. Researchers can insert this gene in highly productive breeds. Also other varieties and animal breeds have this quality, so we have to maintain biodiversity of species because they represent a valuable reservoir of genes that we can save in extreme circumstances. 4. Recommendations for policy and action I appreciate the initiative of the World Bank,, which decided to support farmers and food producers in the fight against volatile prices by allocating a significant amount of direct and indirect actions to counter climate change In my opinion the report should emphasize the development of strategies on short, medium and long term to mitigate the direct and indirect impact of climate change on food safety and security. __________________________________ Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition http://km.fao.org/fsn 31
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