The potential of Climate Field Schools to boost small-scale farmers’ adaptation capacity

Abstract Increasing temperature and changing rainfall patterns cause a decrease in agricultural production. Adapting to climate change is one of the major challenges farmers Indonesia. Since will continue future, it important understand determinants adaptation order know how support this process. This study identifies link between perception adaptation, addition driving forces for adopting or more set 21 farm-level strategies. A survey was conducted among 74 participants Climate Field School Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, The 2-step Heckman estimation model that used analyses change. results indicate better educated with no off-farm income are likely adapt. logistic regression demonstrates possession livestock increases likelihood applying wider range Schools offer promising approach enabling select appropriate However, other factors need be considered make best use potential sustainable adaptation.