State of the world 2011
Subtitle: innovations that nourish the planet : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society
By: Danielle Nierenberg and Brian Halweil, project directors ; Linda Starke, editor
Contributors: Worldwatch Institute
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 237
ISBN-13: 9780393338805
Subjects: Consumption (Economics); Sustainable development; Agricultural innovations; Agriculture and state; Economic development; Food supply; Conservation of natural resources; Environmental aspects
Other titles: 2011 state of the world; Innovations that nourish the planet
Description: "Known for tackling the most pressing issues that face our world, the Worldwatch Institute has dedicated the 2011 edition of its flagship report to a compelling look at the global food crisis, with particular emphasis on what innovators globally can do to help solve a worldwide problem. State of the World 2011 not only introduces us to the latest agro-ecological innovations and their global applicability but also gives broader insights into issues including poverty, international politics, and even gender equity."--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-220) and index.
Table of contents: title: Charting a new path to eliminating hunger; title: Moving ecoagriculture into the mainstream; title: The nutritional and economic potential of vegetables; title: Getting more crop per drop; title: Farmers take the lead in research and development; title: Africa's soil fertility crisis and the coming famine; title: Safeguarding local food biodiversity; title: Coping with climate change and building resilience; title: Post-harvest losses: a neglected field; title: Feeding the cities; title: Harnessing the knowledge and skills of women farmers; title: Investing in Africa's land: crisis and opportunity; title: The missing links: going beyond production; title: Improving food production from livestock; title: A road map for nourishing the planet.