Vulnerability of Agrobiodiversity and Agroforestry Settings to Climate Change in Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia

Climate change is significantly altering agrobiodiversity and agroforestry systems in the Gedeo zone of Ethiopia, with notable reductions in average rainfall and increases in temperature over the past three decades. The study identified 65 crop plant species across home gardens and fields, with agroforestry covering the largest portion (108,548 hectares) of the landscape. While crop diversity remains relatively high, species composition varies significantly among sites. Using meteorological data from five stations and Landsat satellite imagery spanning 30 years, researchers found that these changes pose a growing threat to both agricultural productivity and ecosystem stability in the region.

Erenso, F., & Andemo, A. (2022). Vulnerability of Agrobiodiversity and Agroforestry Settings to Climate Change in Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia. International Journal of Agronomy, 2022, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8738482