Sustainable Solutions for Food Security

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Sustainable Solutions for Food Security

Combating Climate Change by Adaptation

Meteorology and climatology Sustainability Food and beverage technology Agricultural science

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Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 18th January 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 47 Mb

ISBN: 9783319778785


Overview

This volume is the first centralized source of technological and policy solutions for sustainable agriculture and food systems resilience in the face of climate change. The editors have compiled a comprehensive collection of the latest tested, replicable green technologies and approaches for food security, including smart crops and new agricultural paradigms, sustainable natural resources management, and strategies for risk assessment and governance. Studies from resource-constrained countries with vulnerable populations are emphasized, with contributions on multisector partnership from development professionals. Debates concerning access to climate-smart technologies, intellectual property rights, and international negotiations on technology transfer are also included.

About the Editors

The editors are, respectively, a public health physician, a development professional and an environmental scientist. They bring their varied perspectives together to curate a holistic volume that will be useful for policy makers, scientists, community-based organizations, international organizations and researchers across the world.

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