Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security in Small Island Developing States
Author | : Ganpat, Wayne G. |
Publisher | : IGI Global |
Total Pages | : 465 |
Release | : 2014-09-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466665026 |
ISBN-13 | : 1466665025 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.