The environmental food crisis : the environment's role in averting future food crises : a UNEP rapid response assessment /
Nellemann, C.(Christian),1966-
United Nations Environment Programme.
GRID--Arendal.
Arendal, Norway : UNEP,
2009.
This document analyzes the state of world food. The three first chapters explain the world food crisis, demand, need and supply. The two following chapters highlight the impacts of environmental degradation on yield and the impacts of expansion of food production on biodiversity and ecosystems. The solutions are explained in two chapters with detailed description of the seven sustainable options for increasing food security.--Publisher's description.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-101).
Current world food crisis -- World food demands and need -- World food supply -- Impacts of environmental degradation on yield and area -- Impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems from conventional expansion of food production -- From supply to food security -- Seven sustainable options for increasing food security.
This document analyzes the state of world food. The three first chapters explain the world food crisis, demand, need and supply. The two following chapters highlight the impacts of environmental degradation on yield and the impacts of expansion of food production on biodiversity and ecosystems. The solutions are explained in two chapters with detailed description of the seven sustainable options for increasing food security.--Publisher's description.
Agriculture
Agriculture
Food
Climatic changes
Global warming
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