Ecosystem-based and community-based approaches are needed to formulate
a climate change adaptation strategy for natural resource dependent
communities. Vulnerability assessments should consider the potential impact of
climate and nonclimate risks, not only on the agricultural sector itself but also on
the broader ecosystems that support agricultural production and other aspects of
community livelihoods. The role that ecosystems and related services play in the
livelihoods of rural communities needs to be analyzed.