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About this book
Agricultural Water Security: A Global Perspective offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and solutions surrounding sustainable water use in agriculture. Bridging the gaps between water availability, demand, and governance, this book examines the intricate connections between agricultural production, food security, and socioeconomic factors influencing water management decisions. Through global case studies and cutting-edge research, it presents strategies for balancing water supply and demand, improving water-use efficiency, and adapting to climate change and population growth. An indispensable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals in water and agricultural sciences, this book provides the insights needed to tackle the pressing issue of agricultural water security in an era of increasing water stress.
- Explores the physical, economic, and policy dimensions of agricultural water security, integrating global case studies and the latest research.
- Presents solutions for balancing water supply and demand, enhancing water-use efficiency, and adapting to climate change and population growth.
- Examines agricultural water security at farm, regional, national, and global levels, emphasizing integrated and sustainable management approaches.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- About the Book
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- General Introduction
- Chapter 1 Interlinkages between Water, Agriculture, Climate Change, and Food Security: Key Facts
- Chapter 2 Indicators of Agricultural Water Security: Advances and Limitations
- Chapter 3 Contribution of Hydrological Modeling to the Assessment of Agricultural Water Security under Climate Change: Case Studies from Around the World
- Chapter 4 Barriers to Agricultural Water Security: A Global Analysis of Climatic Risks and Non-Climatic Constraints
- Chapter 5 Recent Trends in Agricultural Water Security: A Global, Regional, and Local Outlook
- Chapter 6 Future Trends in Agricultural Water Security under Climate Change: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives
- Chapter 7 Adapting for Tomorrow: Strategies to Enhance Agricultural Water Security
- Concluding Remarks and Recommendations
- References
- Index