SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESPONSES TO CLIMATE CHANGE: NEW POLICIES AND APPROACHES FOR SMART AGRICULTURE

Climate changes and ecological sustainability in agriculture and food production in Serbia, the region and Southeastern Europe : proceedings, (pp. 22-34)

AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Predrag Terzić

Institute for Political Studies Belgrade, Serbia

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DOI: 10.46793/MAK2025.022T

ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:

Climate change is a global phenomenon with local manifestations and impacts, which are unequal in terms of its causes and effects. The phenomenon of climate change is likely due to a combination of natural cycles and human activities. The socio-economic response encompasses several integrated activities to mitigate the impacts of climate change that are a challenge for future adaptation. These challenges require identifying effective strategies for the development of new socio-economic scenarios for use resources, safe life, providing foods, protecting environment, creation of   integration research and new policy on global level. For food security for human population, agricultural production requires new policies of governments with increasing financial support for development climate-smart agriculture at local, regional and world levels. 

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

Agrifood systems, Climate change, Eco-schemes, Organic farming, Eco-efficiency

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