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The case study was conducted<br />
in Alentejo, a southern<br />
region in Portugal that is<br />
characterised by a semi-arid<br />
Mediterranean climate.<br />
Alentejo is particularly<br />
vulnerable to drought and<br />
desertification and the area<br />
has a low population density<br />
which constitutes an additional<br />
barrier to economic<br />
development. While some<br />
users have benefited from<br />
irrigation infrastructure<br />
and services, other regions<br />
depend on rain for their<br />
agriculture and agroforestry<br />
sectors. Both user-groups<br />
(irrigated and non-irrigated)<br />
face different challenges<br />
in relation to climate change<br />
adaptation.<br />
The purpose of the case<br />
study was to take a<br />
Bottom-Up approach and<br />
understand the autonomous<br />
adaptation taking place by<br />
farmers and communities in<br />
the region, while at the same<br />
time evaluate the already<br />
implemented adaptation<br />
measures with different<br />
methods such as cost benefit<br />
analysis, InVEST modelling,<br />
systematisation of experiences,<br />
literature<br />
review and participatory<br />
multi-criteria analysis on<br />
barriers and opportunities.<br />
18 Agriculture & Forestry/Biodiversity & Ecosystem
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