Food and Land Use Change Session Discussant

Carlos M. PascualMariano Marcos State University

Philippines

Questions

1. Will there be sufficient land for agricultural production to meet the food and fiber requirements of future populations? Does its estimate account for production sustainability and economic developments in developing countries? Is “land use transition” like in China truly feasible and sustainable?

Questions

2. International initiatives to address the interlinked challenge of climate, agriculture, and land use is important to pursue , what R&D priorities should be pursued in Asia and must be funded by ODA for global changes adaptation and mitigation to attain sustainability.