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Tey, Ruoxi and Choon, Shay Wei and Tan, Siow Hooi (2021) Adaptation Towards Climate Change Impact Among Farmers in Cameron Highlands. In: 2nd Post Graduate Social Science Colloquium Proceedings 2021, 8-9 June 2021, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Agriculture is one of the most vulnerable sectors that will highly affected by the climate change. However, the high topography is the main reason that contribute to the cool weather in Cameron Highlands and it is very suitable to grow fruits and vegetables. The increase in temperature and the unpredictable rainfall condition has affected the farmers' farming activities from many perspectives. Cameron Highlands has long been one of Malaysia's leading vegetable suppliers, supplying up to 40% of the vegetables to Malaysia. Purpose – This study is aiming to fill the research gaps in the literature by providing the determinants of farmers’ adaptation to climate change, the actual adaptation strategies adopted by the farmers and the impacts of the adaptation strategies.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	2nd Post Graduate Social Science Colloquium Proceedings 2021 (Book of Abstract)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Adaptation strategies, Cameron Highlands, climate change farmers, farmers adaptation
Subjects:	Q Science > QH Natural history
Divisions:	Faculty of Management (FOM)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2021 01:48
Last Modified:	22 Oct 2021 01:48
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/9717

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