On the afternoon of June 7, Luo Fangjie, a master's student from the School of Economics and Management at Huazhong Agricultural University, presented her research titled “Dam Construction Impacts on Cropping Activities and Climate Resilience” at the seminar.

Luo Fangjie detailed the methodology for delineating the impact areas of dams (both upstream and downstream) based on river classification. She demonstrated how agricultural satellite remote sensing data can be utilized to conduct an in-depth analysis of the effects of dam construction on regional agricultural activities and climate resilience, particularly under extreme weather conditions. Her research revealed that dam construction has led to an expansion of arable land in downstream areas and an increase in crop harvesting frequency, thereby enhancing the resilience of agriculture against extreme weather events.

During the subsequent discussion and interaction session, participants engaged in a lively debate on several key topics, including the pathways through which dams impact agricultural activities, the transfer and allocation of production resources in upstream and downstream regions, the refinement of the research methodology and validation of results, as well as the delineation of study areas and the application of measurement techniques. In light of the identified shortcomings and areas for improvement in the study, Luo Fangjie outlined her plans for future work.