Further, to the detriment of the livelihood of small farmers in Sri Lanka, those new, fertilizer-dependent seeds proved less able to cope with the increasing water salinity in the region caused by higher temperatures, the rise of sea level and the failure of irrigation systems (Weragoda, Ensor and Berger, 2009, chap. Such engagement can help prevent the outcomes described above. The study also concluded that stakeholder participation can better incorporate people’s priorities and expectations when there are multiple adaptation options available.