The document discusses the impacts of climate change on tropical maize production in South Asia, predicting significant crop yield decreases by 2050 due to increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns. It outlines the vulnerability of agriculture based on exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, with indications of food scarcity and higher prices resulting from these changes. Additionally, it highlights ongoing initiatives to develop climate-resilient maize varieties to address the challenges posed by drought, heat, and waterlogging.