Biodiversity and climate change adaptation on ecological organic farms in the Tropics

Summary

This factsheet introduces: how organic farmers can team up with a diversity of plants, animals and micro-organisms to increase their ability to adapt to changes and reduce risks. It describes farming practices that support biodiversity and adaptation to a changing climate and highlights some benefits that biodiversity can provide for farmers and society. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across different countries in Africa, as well as Bolivia and India. Further products in the series, e.g., posters, videos and more, are linked in the ‘Further information’ section on the last page of this factsheet.