Reducing the Vulnerability of Moldova's Agricultural Systems to Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Options

Moldova's agricultural sector faces immediate and fundamental challenges from climate change, directly impacting the livelihoods of its rural population. This World Bank study offers a detailed impact assessment and a comprehensive set of adaptation options to address these vulnerabilities. It projects the effects of climate change on agriculture across Moldova's three agro-ecological areas, considering forecast variations in temperature and rainfall patterns crucial for farming.

The book presents "win-win" or "no regrets" solutions, developed through quantitative economic modeling, qualitative analysis by experts, and consultations with local farmers and stakeholders. These solutions aim to increase resilience to future climate change, enhance current productivity despite existing climate variability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides a clear plan for aligning agricultural policies with climate change, strengthening institutional capabilities, and directing investments in infrastructure, support services, and on-farm improvements. The approach detailed within can also serve as a guide for implementing similar programs in other countries across Europe, Central Asia, or globally.