Changing weather brings droughts, floods, heat waves and new pests. Scientists study how farms can become stronger by working with nature,using healthy soils, diverse crops, rainwater, trees and natural ecosystems to keep producing food even during difficult conditions. This theme explores climate-smart agriculture and resilient farming systems.
Research Ideas
🌡️Plant cooling under heat: for example; children may investigate how plants respond to heat by measuring transpiration or leaf temperature. Teams from different regions/climates can compare how the same or different crops cope with local weather conditions.
💧 Water-saving irrigation: for example; compare watering methods, mulching techniques or soil moisture in your local area. If working with another region/ branch, investigate how climate influences water needs and conservation practices.
🌾 Climate-resilient crops: for example; study crops grown in your branch and observe how they tolerate heat, drought or heavy rainfall. Compare your findings with teams from other regions to discover how farmers adapt to different climates.
🌳 Nature-based climate solutions: for example; explore how trees, hedgerows, ponds or other natural features protect farms in your area. You could also compare how different landscapes help farms become more resilient across regions.