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Ever-increasing population growth, combined with ongoing climate
change signals that agriculture will face great challenges in
ensuring global food security by 2050. Additionally, climate
change-driven variations in mean sea level, wave conditions, storm
surge, droughts, and river flows could have serious effects on
agriculture and other sectors. Considering these factors and the
extremely high value and necessity of agriculture worldwide,
effective adaptation measures underpinned by reliable climate
change impact assessments are essential to conserve soil and water
resources and ensure food security. Sustainable Agriculture:
Adaptation Strategies to Address Climate Change by 2050 provides a
thorough examination of these issues, and presents in-depth
analysis, practical case studies, and numerous examples of
adaptation options throughout for various regions of the world.
Features: Presents up-to-date, scientifically robust information on
climate change projections in Europe, Asia, America, Africa, and
Australia Provides pathways to sustainable agricultural options
rather than just defining the climate change issue Includes case
studies and practical examples throughout the world Presents a
framework by which policymakers can begin implementing strategies
for improving agricultural productivity
Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Soil and Water Management
discusses the latest approaches for monitoring soil and water
degradation in coastal regions under current climate conditions as
well as potential further changes in the future. It presents an
overview of climate change impacts on soil and water resources and
summarizes the adaptation of practical options and strategies to
minimize the potential risks, such as land degradation, seawater
intrusion, droughts, ocean acidification, etc. The book aims to
promote the adoption of best practices, which can be selected and
implemented according to the respective local conditions. In
addition, the recommendations for specific soil and water use
planning strategies to address climate change can also be
incorporated into national and international development plans.
Features: * Presents the general properties and analysis of soil
and water resource conditions for coastal regions * Offers
practical advice for adapting to climate change through case
studies from diverse coastal settings around the globe * Presents
information in an accessible format for practitioners in soil and
water sciences, as well as for those working in related disciplines
* Includes end-of-chapter summaries and homework problems Written
primarily for practicing soil, water, agricultural, and
environmental scientists, this book provides the latest research on
soil and water resources management, soil processes and properties,
and the related effects of climate change. It assesses the
effectiveness of the methods currently in use and under future
climate change scenarios as well.
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