Abstract
Agricultural production is a crucial and fundamental aspect of a stable society in China that depends heavily on the climate situation. With the desire to achieve future sustainable development, China’s government is taking actions to adapt to climate change and to ensure food self-sufficiency. This paper assesses the scientific literature from both domestic and international journals, and the review policies released by the Chinese government, in order to investigate the adaptive actions being taken in China at the scale of the central government, and at the local administration and individual farmer level. The results demonstrate that China’s government has undertaken a multitude of adaptation programs in order to cope with vulnerability in the agricultural sector, and these include the release of stimulus policies, the support of new technological research, and investments in field facilities to strengthen the building of adaptive capacity. At the farmer household level, we found that people are spontaneously adapting to climate change on their own accord by changing the timing of cultivations, and through the selection of other crop species and cultivars. People are also securing non-land-related jobs when confronted with climate disasters. A summary is presented of the various agricultural adaptation policies and technologies. Although China has made great progress in terms of adapting to climate change, there is still more work that needs to be done. This work entails not just agricultural policy stimulation but also non-structural components, such as raising public awareness and providing adaptive skill training, etc. It can be concluded that agriculture sector could seek advantages and avoid disadvantages from adaptation activities by multiple stakeholders from different perspectives, and reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Climate adaptation strategies and actions are important and indispensable components for agricultural development in China, and more advanced technologies and ideologies are needed for a secure future.
Highlights
The global climate has changed over the last century, and it will continue to change in the future [1]
The growing recognition of the need to respond to the impacts of climate change has placed adaptation measures at the forefront of societal and governmental agendas, both in China and in other countries around the world
China recognizes that adaptation policies are a more salient need for state development, and climate change is a major issue of concern for its future sustainable development
Summary
The global climate has changed over the last century, and it will continue to change in the future [1]. The warming temperatures will alter regional weather conditions and change the frequency and severity of many meteorological hazards, including floods and droughts These changes may in turn impact agricultural production. As the biggest developing country with the largest population in the world, China is striving to build an environmentally friendly society with enhanced resilience to climate change. This will entail strengthening the nation’s capacity to adapt to climate change. It is hoped that this research will contribute to the development of effective adaptation policies and practices for deployment in China and other similar countries
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