Projected impacts of climate change scenarios on the production of maize in southern Africa: an integrated assessment case study of the Bethlehem district, central Free State, South Africa

Key Points

• The aim is to assess how climate change affects maize production and explore adaptation and socio-economic strategies.
• Utilized the AgMIP methodology for integrated assessment of climate change impacts.
• Focused on the Bethlehem district in central Free State, South Africa.
• Evaluated a range of adaptation and socio-economic strategies.
• Identified potential negative impacts of climate change on maize yield.
• Outlined various adaptation strategies to mitigate these impacts.