With climate change manifesting in such a pronounced way, we have every reason to comprehensively address options for sustainable and climate-smart agricultural development, though it’s not entirely certain at present whether we’re adjusting in an optimal way
The summer of 2024 was the hottest summer in Serbia since records began back in 1951, while 2024 was also one of the driest summers on record. How can we increase our resilience in the face of the ramifications of climate change and how prepared are our experts and institutions to respond to such challenges? We spoke with experts who offer varying views on this topic. We found agreement between optimists, pessimists and those seeking the best solutions, at least with regard to this being an expensive, complex and multiyear task that requires cooperation among all stakeholders – from farmers in the field to national institutions adhering to global agreements.