Role of Environmental Science for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture

In this chapter, the role of various disciplines of environmental sciences in disaster risk reduction in agriculture is discussed. First, some natural disasters like drought, floods, land degradation, and pest outbreaks are highlighted because agriculture faces a significant portion of these disasters. Then, some management practices for mitigation of the effects of these hazards on agriculture are discussed. For example, management of carbon emissions especially through green finance, management of water through smart irrigation and precision farming, the role of beneficial microorganisms in soil quality and plant health, and improving the ecosystem can reduce food security issues arising through natural disasters.