This book is based on the outcomes of a Turkish-Japanese bilateral project dealing with the
impacts of climate change on basin agro-ecosystems. The book is unique in showing an up-to-date
knowledge for the developing world. The chapters are related to: a) the development and
improvement of a regional climate model for a more accurate prediction with higher resolution
of future changes in regional climate b) the structure of land and water management in
agricultural production systems in arid areas especially to quantitatively evaluate the
relationships among cropping systems hydrological cycle and water balance in farmland and its
environments c) the assessment of the impact of climate change and its adaptation on
agricultural production systems mainly on the aspect of land and water management and d) the
vulnerability of agricultural production systems from natural changes and the measures for
enhancing sustainability of agriculture. This book elaborates on the methodologies for the
assessment of climate change impacts on agricultural production and adaptationIn this book the
concepts and processes of an integrated approach are outlined and its application in a case
project is introducedThe approaches described in the chapters would be applicable in different
situations and could be improved with experience and the introduction of advanced techniques
