CLIMATE CHANGE-RESISTANT CROPS IN THE PHILIPPINES

The Cordillera region of the Philippines is one of the areas most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The MDG-F piloted adaptation strategies in five areas that can be scaled up to the national level. This farmer is showing off her newly-harvested KS Kuroda carrots, which are disease-resistant, tolerant to heavy rainfall and produce 20% more yield than the traditional variety.