Harnessing land and water resources for improved food security and ecosystem services in Africa
Harnessing land and water resources for improved food security and ecosystem services in Africa, ed. Oku, Effiom, Asubonteng, Kwabena O. and Nutakor, Praise (Accra: UNU-INRA, 2014).
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Editor Oku, Effiom
Asubonteng, Kwabena O.
Nutakor, PraiseTitle Harnessing land and water resources for improved food security and ecosystem services in Africa Publication Date 2014 Place of Publication Accra Publisher UNU-INRA Pages x, 172 pages Language eng Abstract Africa is endowed with rich land and water resources, which significantly contribute to the development of many economies on the continent. However, land degradation and water pollution remain major challenges facing many African countries. Harnessing Land and Water Resources for Improved Food Security and Ecosystem Services in Africa examines challenges facing land and water resources management in Africa and explores possible measures to improve food security and reduce poverty on the continent. The book is a compilation of research papers, written by eminent researchers and scientists from renowned Universities and reputable organisations in Ghana, Ethiopia, USA, South Africa, Nigeria, the Netherlands and Indonesia. Its main objective is to draw attention to the impact of human activities on land and water resources and the need for the sustainable management of Africa's ecosystem services to improve livelihoods. The individual chapters present relevant case studies on the effects of water and land management practices including urban waste water uses, land grabbing and climate change issues, so as to draw lessons from best practices that can be adopted to mitigate their efforts on food security and the well-being of the African population. The monograph concludes with recommendations on the appropriate strategies for managing wastelands to meet Africa's green energy needs. UNBIS Thesaurus ECOSYSTEMS
FOOD SECURITY
NATURAL RESOURCESUNU Topics of Focus Economic development
Natural ResourcesKeyword Ecosystem
Natural resources
Food securityCopyright Holder UNU-INRA Copyright Year 2014 Copyright type All rights reserved ISBN 9789988633974 -
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