Описание: The countries of West Asia and North Africa (WANA) have long had the challenge of providing sustainable livelihoods for their populations in the fragile ecosystems of semi-arid and arid areas.
Автор: Rattan Lal; Mannava VK Sivakumar; S.M.A. Faiz; A.H Название: Climate Change and Food Security in South Asia ISBN: 9401781354 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401781350 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 28732.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Of the 1 billion food insecure people, more than 30% are in South Asia. Large populations of Bangladesh and other coastal regions may be displaced by sea level rise. This book addresses food security in South Asia with specific reference to climate change.
Описание: With the potential to impact weather patterns, agriculture, and habitability of certain regions, global warming is a topic of interest to environmentalists, scientists, as well as farmers around the world. The threat of food shortages and famine especially becomes a major concern as a result of recent climate shifts.Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security in Small Island Developing States discusses the repercussions of a shifting climate on food production and availability in small island nations. Comprised of research-based chapters on topics relevant to crop management, sustainable development, and livestock management on island territories, this advanced reference work is appropriate for environmental researchers, food scientists, academicians, and upper-level students seeking the latest information on agricultural concerns amidst a changing climate.
Автор: Thomas E. Downing Название: Climate Change and World Food Security ISBN: 3642646875 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642646874 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20896.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop "Climate Change and World Food Security", held in Oxford, U.K., July 11-15, 1993
Описание: Using selected case cities, this book explores key topics concerning housing, sustainable urban development and climate change in Africa and Asia, along with ways that policy interventions and partnerships deliver specific forms of urban development.
Автор: W.K. Asenso-Okyere; E.Y. Benneh; W. Tims Название: Sustainable Food Security in West Africa ISBN: 1461377978 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461377979 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 25155.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Food security is defined as the ability of countries, regions, or households to meet their required levels of food consumption at all times. Food security is discussed in terms of its component parts, namely: availability of food (production and trade), its accessibility (incomes and poverty status), and its utilisation (health and nutrition).
Автор: Joseph A. Yaro; Jan Hesselberg Название: Adaptation to Climate Change and Variability in Rural West Africa ISBN: 3319314971 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319314976 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16979.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book presents conceptual and empirical discussions of adaptation to climate change/variability in West Africa.
Автор: David B. Lobell; Marshall Burke Название: Climate Change and Food Security ISBN: 9048129516 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048129515 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20896.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book explores the different methodologies and data used to understand climate`s effect on food security. It explains the nature of the climate threat, ways that crops and farmers might respond, and the potential role for public and private investment.
