Perspective: The gap between intent and climate action in agriculture

This paper presents a framework based on four dimensions—intent, need, scope and readiness for implementing adaptation and mitigation in agriculture.

A global case study analysis based on the proposed framework shows that 61 countries (including key food producers) have high need for adaptation but have a mismatch between scope, intent and/or readiness.

The framework can be used to monitor and track periodically the NDC progress and identify where corrective actions are required.