Vulnerability of Small-Scale Farmers

Small-scale farmers are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to their heavy reliance on rainfall for irrigation and crop production. Increased temperatures and the frequency of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, have become more common, significantly impacting their harvests. These farmers often operate on small plots of land, making them less resilient to fluctuations in weather patterns. As a result, when calamities like flooding or drought occur, they face dire consequences, often leading to food insecurity and financial distress within their families.