Climate Change, Water and Food Security

Name: Climate Change, Water and Food Security
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ISBN: 9789251067956

ISBN-10: 9251067953

ISBN-13: 9789251067956

Edition: 2011

Authors: Hugh Turrell, Jacob Burke, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Staff

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The impacts of climate change on the global hydrological cycle are expected to vary the patterns of demand and supply of water for agriculture - the dominant user of freshwater. The extent and productivity of both irrigated and rainfed agriculture can be expected to change. As a result, the livelihoods of rural communities and the food security of a predominantly urban population are at risk from water-related impacts linked primarily to climate variability. The rural poor, who are the most vulnerable, are likely to be disproportionately affected. Adaptation measures that build upon improved land and water management practices will be fundamental in boosting overall resilience to climate…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publication date: 12/30/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 198
Size: 11.50" wide x 8.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English