Author :
Sajid, Javier A. , Palicte, Cherry Mae D. , Seguiro Arlene C. , Torrentira, Jr. Moises
Volume :
1
Issue :
2
Abstract :
Climate change is becoming increasingly common in Philippines resulting in a huge effect and
damages in agriculture sector in various parts of the country. Through the Department of Agriculture,
several incidents of climate related disasters were recorded which suggest that climate change has
accelerated the intensity and frequency of hazards of drought, floods and landslide in most agricultural
lands of the country. This paper intends to assess the adaptation strategies of the Department of
Agriculture on Climate Change at the level of the regional office in Davao Region. Key Informant
Interview with the Agency’s personnel directly implementing the climate change adaptation programs and
paper review were conducted to gather relevant information for this study. The research findings indicate
that the adaptation strategies of the Department of Agriculture Region XI focus on technology transfer
through the Agricultural Training Institute on its Climate Smart Farm Business School project and
mainstreaming of the Climate Resilient Agri-fisheries – AdapatationMitigation Initiative in Agriculture
(CRA-AMIA) through the coordination and management of the Department of Agriculture System-wide
Climate Change Office (DA-SWCCO). The analysis of these findings will help the department to prepare
programs on related to climate change that may include protection and enhancement of ecosystem services
to secure food and water resources and livelihood opportunities to the whole Davao Region community.
Keyword :
Climate Change Adaptation Strategies, Climate Change, Department of Agriculture, Davao Region, Climate Change and Agriculture