Title:
State of the world 2011 : innovations that nourish the planet : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c2011.
Physical Description:
xxix, 237 p. : ill., charts ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780393338805
Abstract:
"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.
Contents:
Charting a new path to eliminating hunger -- Moving ecoagriculture into the mainstream -- The nutritional and economic potential of vegetables -- Getting more crop per drop -- Farmers take the lead in research and development -- Africa's soil fertility crisis and the coming famine -- Safeguarding local food biodiversity -- Coping with climate change and building resilience -- Post-harvest losses: a neglected field -- Feeding the cities -- Harnessing the knowledge and skills of women farmers -- Investing in Africa's land: crisis and opportunity -- The missing links: going beyond production -- Improving food production from livestock -- A road map for nourishing the planet.
Language:
English
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