CANADA

Southwest British Columbia (BC) is a highly productive and diverse agricultural region facing significant vulnerability to climate change. Projections indicate temperature increases of 2.2° to 4.3°C by 2050, along with reduced summer rainfall by 12% and winter precipitation by 50%. These changes threaten limited irrigation resources, alter pest and pollinator dynamics, and jeopardize farmer livelihoods, food security, and regional economies. Agroecological practices, including perennialization and diversification, are being promoted by local agricultural movements and government initiatives like the Perennial Crop Renewal Program, aimed at enhancing climate resilience among horticulture farmers affiliated with Organic BC.