The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Farming Communities in Leyte.

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Climate Change Overview 2.2 Food Security Concepts 2.3 Impact on Farming Communities 2.4 Previous Studies in Leyte 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Sample Selection and Rationale 3.4 Data Analysis Process 4. Climate Change Effects in Leyte 4.1 Temperature and Rainfall Changes 4.2 Extreme Weather Events 4.3 Long-term Environmental Changes 5. Impact on Food Production 5.1 Crop Yield Variability 5.2 Pest and Disease Outbreaks 5.3 Soil Fertility and Water Access 6. Socioeconomic Consequences 6.1 Income and Livelihood Changes 6.2 Food Availability and Prices 6.3 Migration and Displacement 7. Adaptation Strategies 7.1 Agricultural Innovations 7.2 Community-based Initiatives 7.3 Policy Recommendations 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Policy Implications 8.3 Future Research Directions