Food Security, Decision Making and the Use of Remote Sensing in Famine Early Warning Systems (Paperback)

Famine early warning systems use remote sensing in combination with socio-economic and household food economy analysis to provide timely and rigorous information on emerging food security crises. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is the US Agency for International Development's decision support system in 20 African countries, as well as in Guatemala, Haiti and Afghanistan. FEWS NET provides early and actionable policy guidance for the US Government and its humanitarian aid partners. As we move into an era of climate change where weather hazards will become more frequent and severe, understanding how to provide quantitative and actionable scientific information for policy makers using biophysical data is critical for an appropriate and effective response.

General

Imprint:	Bibliogov
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	August 2013
Creators:	Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs)
Authors:	Molly E. Brown
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	42
ISBN-13:	978-1-287-28398-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	1-287-28398-5
Barcode:	9781287283980

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