Adaptation lessons from Israel's desert farms

Source(s): Acclimatise
Judean Desert photo by flickr user  chaim zvi, CC BY-NC 2.0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaimzvi/5452911845/

Judean Desert photo by flickr user chaim zvi, CC BY-NC 2.0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaimzvi/5452911845/

Agriculture is one of the most vulnerable sectors to the impacts of climate change induced water scarcity. Israel has many years of experience in how to adapt to increased temperatures and water shortages, and in farming in desert conditions, reports Acclimatise. Watch this New York Times video to learn more.

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