Impact of Global Climate Change on Agriculture and Food Security over Asia

抄録

　The current and latest works on the impacts of global climate change on agricultural production throughout the Asian region are introduced from the viewpoint not only of changes in natural environment (meteorological and water resources) but also of soil environment changes and increased insect pests. The results involve a model simulation of rice yields at different locations in Asia under increased CO₂ and temperature conditions. How the impact of global warming on the agro-ecosystem may influence food security in Japan and around the world is also discussed.