26. Climate Change and Adaptation of Wheat Producing Nations: Selected Case Studies from Canada and Australia

The production of grain is common to many developed countries. This industry therefore provides numerous opportunities to compare the responses of developed countries, in adapting to the impacts of climate change. This chapter focuses on Canada and Australia. These countries are representative of developed countries because of their geographical locations, and wheat is a major industry in each. This chapter identifies (1) research efforts in each country that are focused on developing new adaptive technologies, strategies, and plans; and (2) current practices that encourage the implementation of adaptive strategies. This chapter compares the adaptation research and policy approaches taken by Canada and Australia, and identifies strengths, weaknesses, and best practices that can be shared among developed countries.