Adaptation to climate change in Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico : bridging disciplines and scales with scenario based integrative modeling

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2009

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Rural Poverty and Environment, IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

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The research aims to determine strategies that could assist successful adaptations to climate variability in complex socio-ecological systems such as the Calakmul biosphere region in Mexico. The presentation reviews environmental conditions and the lack of access to water supply, the organizational structure in Calakmul, the importance of forest resources, and the necessity of diverse income generating activities. Livelihoods are mainly dependent on natural resources (extraction and land conversion for cropping or cattle ranching). Regulations over resources and political marginalization can greatly limit adaptation options. The study presents some options and mechanisms for livelihood diversification.

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MEXICO, BIOSPHERE, CLIMATE CHANGE, WATER RESOURCES, RURAL POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, DECISION MAKING, RURAL COMMUNITIES, CULTURAL RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, RAINFALL, DROUGHT, ECOSYSTEM APPROACHES, NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/48240

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
All Research Results (IDRC Corporate Awards) / Résultats de recherche (Bourses du CRDI)
Research Results (Fellowships and Awards) / Résultats de recherche (Programme de bourses)