Author: Aaron T. WolfPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0896296199
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Middle East Water Conflicts and Directions for Conflict Resolution
Author: Aaron T. WolfPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0896296199
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Middle East Water Conflicts and Directions for Conflict Resolution
Author: Aaron T. WolfPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dispute resolution (Law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This 2020 discussion paper by geographer Aaron Wolf not only examines the past--how water in the Middle East came to be divided as it is today--but also looks at possible solutions for alleviating a water crisis and the political tension it arouses."--Foreword
Conflict Resolution - Volume II
Author: Keith William HipelPublisher: EOLSS Publications
ISBN: 1848261217
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Conflict Resolution is a component of Encyclopedia of Institutional and Infrastructural Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Conflict Resolution deals with conflict which is an integral component in the utilization and management of all life support systems. These volumes give a comprehensive review on Conflict Domains: Warfare, Internal Conflicts, and the Search for Negotiated or Mediated Resolutions; Analysis methods of conflict and its resolution; Approaches to Conflict ;Resolution; Formal Models for Conflict Resolution and Case Studies. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.
Fostering Global Well-being
Author: David D. BathrickPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 089629630X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
This paper proposes a twenty-first century Agricultural Development Paradigm to respond to unprecedented opportunities provided by worldwide economic reforms and trade liberalization initiatives.
Livestock to 2020
Author: Christopher L. DelgadoPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0896296326
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
The livestock revolution; Recent transformation of livestock food demand; Accompanying transformation of livestock supply; Projections of future demand and supply to 2020; Implications of the livestock revolution for world trade and food prices; Nutrition, food security, and poverty alleviation; Environmental sustainability; Public health; Technology needs and prospects; Taking stock and moving forward.
Soil Degradation
Author: Sara J. ScherrPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0896296318
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Evaluating the impact of soil degradation o food security. Past and present effects of soil degradation. Future effects of soil degradation and threats to developing-country food security. Policy and research priorities.
Overcoming Child Malnutrition in Developing Countries
Author: Lisa C. SmithPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0896296342
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Although the percentage of children who are malnourishes has declined in many countries of the developing world in recent years, the absolute number of malnourished children is rising in some regions, particulary in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper aims to determine which of the various causes of mal nutrition are most important for the developing countries as a whole and by region, thus enabling policymakers to prioritize their investments and make the besy use of available resources to reduce malnutrition now and in coming years.
Prospects for India's Cereal Supply and Demand to 2020
Author: G. S. BhallaPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0896296334
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Food from Peace
Author: Ellen MesserPublisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0896296288
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
Includes statistics.
Climatic Changes and Water Resources in the Middle East and North Africa
Author: Fathi ZereiniPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540850473
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
"Climatic Change and Water Resources in the Middle East and North Africa" is dedicated to high-priority topics related to the impact of climate change on water resources in a water scarce region. The subject is described and discussed in three main chapters and different case studies. The three main chapters are (1) Climatic changes - sources and effects on the water cycle, (2) Impact of climate change on water resources, (3) Water resources and water management. These chapters are split up into further 26 sections. A total of 64 individuals from many countries have made contributions to this book. All topics in this book are complimentary and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between global climate change, world water cycle and water resources. A valuable and meaningful interdisciplinary mixture of topics is combined in this book which will be of great interest to many scientists.