Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems 20, 30
ASFS20
Module 20: Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (Core)
Outcome
Investigate models
predicting the impact
of climate change on
food security and
agricultural
production.
Indicators
(a) | Identify changing patterns of animal migration over the past decade and quarter century. |
(b) | Interpret comparative data regarding major weather events in Canada in previous 5 years and previous 100 years. |
(c) | Compare effects of natural disasters on food security in accessible and remote locations. |
(d) | Research predicted impacts of climate change on local, provincial, national and international food systems. |
(e) | Predict the impact on developing countries if food staples can no longer be grown. |
(f) | Identify what countries are likely to be most significantly affected by climate change. |
(g) | Research the potential impacts of climate change on agriculture, including supply chains, value chains, and up-cycling. |
(h) | Investigate circular economies and closed loop systems as potential approaches to mitigating the impact of climate change on agriculture. |
(i) |
Compare the impact of climate change in Canada and a select developing country, including:
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(j) | Describe current research and actions undertaken by agricultural producers to adapt to climate change. |
(k) | Contemplate who should be responsible for increased costs of agricultural production predicted to accompany climate change. |
(l) | Identify emerging career opportunities related to agriculture and climate change. |
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