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Abstract
The study assessed the vulnerability of the conventional agriculture
systems in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate to the climate change, in terms of cropproduction
system and fisheries and aquaculture. Furthermore it evaluated some
possible adaptation options to minimize the vulnerability levels. The aim of the
study was achieved through (i) conducting vulnerability analysis of the
conventional agriculture systems in Kafr El-Sheikh, and (ii) conducting adaptation
analysis of the conventional agriculture systems in Kafr El-Sheikh.
The vulnerability assessment of Kafr El-Sheikh indicated that Al-Hamul, Sidi Salim,
Motobas and Balteem, showed the highest levels of “Agriculture Vulnerability
Index”(Agric_VI) , for both current and future conditions, as a result of the
interaction between the crop-production vulnerability levels associated with the
population pressures and the soil salinity risks. Additionally, the current
assessment indicated that local communities have strong perceptions to act
positively to tackle the impact of climate change. Improving crop pattern,
addressing new heat and salinity tolerant varieties and crops, using efficient
agriculture practices and technology are promising options to reduce agricultural
sector vulnerability to climate change, in Kafr El-Sheikh.