The article "Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change" by S. Mark Howden et al. highlights the urgency of addressing agricultural adaptation in response to climate change. The authors emphasize that while many adaptation options are available for marginal changes in existing agricultural systems, their effectiveness is limited under severe climate changes. They advocate for more systemic changes in resource allocation, such as diversification of production systems and livelihoods. The paper discusses the need to integrate climate change adaptation with other risk factors and policy domains, such as sustainable development. It also stresses the importance of a comprehensive and dynamic policy approach that covers various scales and issues, from farmer awareness to efficient market establishment. The authors argue that science must adapt by focusing on integrated rather than disciplinary science and strengthening the interface with decision-makers. They provide examples of adaptation options for cropping, livestock, forestry, and fisheries systems and discuss the benefits and limitations of these options. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a stronger focus on agricultural adaptation, the integration of climate change risk into a broader risk management framework, and the development of more resilient agricultural systems.The article "Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change" by S. Mark Howden et al. highlights the urgency of addressing agricultural adaptation in response to climate change. The authors emphasize that while many adaptation options are available for marginal changes in existing agricultural systems, their effectiveness is limited under severe climate changes. They advocate for more systemic changes in resource allocation, such as diversification of production systems and livelihoods. The paper discusses the need to integrate climate change adaptation with other risk factors and policy domains, such as sustainable development. It also stresses the importance of a comprehensive and dynamic policy approach that covers various scales and issues, from farmer awareness to efficient market establishment. The authors argue that science must adapt by focusing on integrated rather than disciplinary science and strengthening the interface with decision-makers. They provide examples of adaptation options for cropping, livestock, forestry, and fisheries systems and discuss the benefits and limitations of these options. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a stronger focus on agricultural adaptation, the integration of climate change risk into a broader risk management framework, and the development of more resilient agricultural systems.