Assessing the Impact of Climate Shock on Tropical Economic Animals: The STEEPM Framework and the Application of AI and Big Data for Strategic Planning
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Climate change has intensified climate shocks such as droughts, flash floods, and heatwaves, which significantly disrupt livestock production in tropical regions. This study assesses these impacts using the STEEPM framework (Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political,
and Military), combined with the application of AI and Big Data for strategic planning. The research employs a systematic review and synthesis of academic literature and case studies, focusing on Thailand and other climate-vulnerable tropical regions.
Findings structured according to the STEEPM framework reveal that climate-relate disater undermine farmers’ income and food security (Social), expose limitations in infrastructure and technology access (Technological), raise production costs (Economic), increase risks to animal health
from extreme weather (Environmental), underscore the need for proactive policy measures (Political), and threaten national food security as well as stability in border areas (Military). The study demonstrates that AI and Big Data offer substantial potential for risk prediction, risk-area mapping, and the development of early warning systems. It is therefore recommended that national livestock risk databases and smart agriculture platforms be established to enhance sustainable food security and climate resilience.
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