ISBN:
9783319057682
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (215 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
630.953
Keywords:
Agriculture ; Persian Gulf States ; Congresses..
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Agriculture ; Environmental aspects ; Persian Gulf States ; Congresses
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Outlines success stories from countries such as UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Oman and others Addresses challenges posed by climate change to agriculture in the Gulf States Proposes options for enhancing Gulf States agriculture to promote and improve food security.
Abstract:
Intro -- Foreword -- Message -- Message -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the Editors -- Contents -- Contributors -- About the Authors -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Changing Face of Agriculture in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Agriculture, Water Stress and Water Resources -- 1.3 Ecological Footprint of Consumption and Biocapacity - GCC Countries -- 1.4 Prospects of Using Reclaimed Water (Treated Wastewater) in Agriculture -- 1.5 Efforts of GCC Countries for Local Agricultural Production -- 1.6 Potential Options of Food Security in GCC Countries -- 1.7 Inception of ICBA -- 1.8 Soil Use and Protection Strategies in the GCC Countries -- 1.9 Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development of Action Plan -- 1.10 Agriculture and Climate Change, Implications on the Environment in the GCC Countries -- 1.11 Mitigation and Adaptation -- 1.12 Improving Extension Services Using Information Technology (estrategy) -- 1.13 Greater Regional Co-operation and Creation of a Regional Food Reserve (Especially for Staples) to Manage Risks and Uncert... -- 1.14 Establishment of Gulf Salinity Forum (GSF) -- 1.15 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2: Achieving Food Security in a Changing Climate: The Potential of Climate-Smart Agriculture -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Agriculture at the Intersection of Climate Change, Food Security, and Poverty Alleviation -- 2.3 Climate-Smart Agriculture: A `Triple Win´ Approach -- 2.3.1 Climate-Smart Agricultural Production Systems: Relevant Practices -- 2.3.1.1 Soil and Nutrient Management -- 2.3.1.2 Water Harvesting and Use -- 2.3.1.3 Pest and Disease Control -- 2.3.1.4 Resilient Ecosystems -- 2.3.1.5 Genetic Resources -- 2.3.1.6 Harvesting, Processing and Supply Chains -- 2.4 Transition Toward CSA: A Governance Approach.
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