Food Crisis Solutions

Jonathan Hawkins

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Beschreibung

Food Crisis Solutions tackles the urgent issue of global food insecurity, exploring how we can sustainably feed the world's growing population. It examines the complexities contributing to food shortages, inefficient distribution, and hunger, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions. The book highlights that approximately one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally each year, and that climate change increasingly threatens traditional food production regions.

 
The book progresses from outlining the scope of the crisis and its root causes to examining agricultural innovations like precision and vertical farming, and then addresses distribution challenges. It argues for a multi-faceted approach combining technological advancements, policy reforms, and community initiatives.

 
It draws on diverse sources, including scientific studies and reports from organizations like the World Food Programme, to support its analysis, and emphasizes implementable strategies that have proven effective in various contexts.

Verfügbar seit: 11.03.2025.

Drucklänge: 72 Seiten.

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