Biotechnology Development And Threat Of Climate Change In Africa
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Biotechnology Development And Threat Of Climate Change In Africa
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Author : Odunayo C. Adebooye
language : en
Publisher: Cuvillier Verlag
Release Date : 2010-07-27
Biotechnology Development And Threat Of Climate Change In Africa written by Odunayo C. Adebooye and has been published by Cuvillier Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-27 with Science categories.
Basically, the contemporary manipulation of identifiable living cells and bacteria in industrial and scientific processes has been functionally essentialized by the desire to improve on the state of the human condition in this modernizing era. Meanwhile, the prevalent globalizing culture has made it feasible for quick exchange of information and, indeed, instant spread of cogent empirical knowledge. Such is the case with biotechnological development, which seeks to enhance agricultural productivity; health care delivery and, of course, the realization of the focal target of the ‘Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs), that is ‘halving extreme poverty by 2015’. As noble as this innovation seems however, its application in Nigeria as obtainable in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa has been largely uncoordinated, or at best, attenuated; ostensibly due to inactivity on the part of the political leadership. This study focuses on the explication of varying interpretations of the reality of biotechnological incorporation within Nigerian configuration. On the part of the policy planners, have usual proclamations been met with desired actions in the bid to localize such innovation in the country? Are they conscious of its long-run human, social and environmental implications? On the other hand, are the people – the supposed direct beneficiaries of such adaptation aware of its existence and usefulness? How do they perceive and construct its reality? These and related issues are addressed in this study. The methods of In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and Evaluation Research (ER) are engaged as the study’s modes of inquiry, while Berger and Luckmann’s ‘The Social Construction of Reality’ is adopted as its theoretical platform.
Biotechnology Development And Threat Of Climate Change In Africa
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Author : Odunayo C. Adebooye
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Biotechnology Development And Threat Of Climate Change In Africa written by Odunayo C. Adebooye and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Agricultural biotechnology categories.
Biotechnology Development And Threat Of Climate Change In Africa
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Author : Odunayo C. Adebooye
language : en
Publisher: Cuvillier Verlag
Release Date : 2010-07-27
Biotechnology Development And Threat Of Climate Change In Africa written by Odunayo C. Adebooye and has been published by Cuvillier Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-27 with Science categories.
The study assessed adaptation of Osun State fish farmers to climate change with a view to providing sustainable adaptive strategies to vagaries of weather in Nigeria. Quantitative data were collected with an aid of structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to summarise the data while Multinomial Logit Model and Adaptation Strategy Index were used to determine the choice of Adaptation Strategies and the extent of use of the strategies by fish farmers in the State. The results showed that the mean age of fish farmers was 48 years and the mean fish farming experience was 8 years. About 75 percent of the respondents perceived climate change but only 29 percent of them took actions to reduce the impacts of the climate change. Adaptation strategies used to reduce the impacts include reinforcement of dyke, provision of shade, and practice of polyculture. Others include, ensure free flow of water, change stocking periods and provision of reservoir. Adaptive Strategy Use Index showed that reinforcement of dyke was mostly used among the adaptive strategies followed by provision of shade, practice of polyculture, free flow of water, change stocking period and provision of reservoir. Also Multinomial logit model showed that fish farming experience, education, information and size of fishpond are important factors to be considered when planning climate change programmes for fish farmers. The study concluded that many fish farmers perceived change in climate but few of them attempted to reduce the impacts of the change by adopting different adaptation strategies.
Towards Sustainable Food Production In Africa
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Author : Morris Fanadzo
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-07-10
Towards Sustainable Food Production In Africa written by Morris Fanadzo and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-10 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This edited book is focused on Sustainable Development Goal 2. It offers a comprehensive and topical collection of practices, technologies and innovations in the field of sustainable food production and security under a changing climate. It is a one-stop handbook for farmers, researchers, extensionists, policy makers and other stakeholders seeking to identify and disseminate best fit technologies for local and regional landscapes. It offers an understanding of the challenges, risks and uncertainties as well as opportunities to foster productive and sustainable food production. Smallholder farming and agriculture in general is facing a serious threat from climate change that has resulted in erratic and unpredictable rainfall and increased temperatures, among other abiotic stresses. These climate change induced pressures have reduced productivity mainly among the smallholder farmers, who are critical in driving the attainment of sustainable development goals like SDG 2, 12 and 13. The objective of the book is to document effective and practicable practices and technologies that can be adopted by smallholder African farmers as mitigation measures against the effects of climate change. This book is of interest to researchers, agricultural scientists, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers.
African Handbook Of Climate Change Adaptation
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Author : Walter Leal Filho
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2021-05-21
African Handbook Of Climate Change Adaptation written by Walter Leal Filho and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-21 with Science categories.
This open access book discusses current thinking and presents the main issues and challenges associated with climate change in Africa. It introduces evidences from studies and projects which show how climate change adaptation is being - and may continue to be successfully implemented in African countries. Thanks to its scope and wide range of themes surrounding climate change, the ambition is that this book will be a lead publication on the topic, which may be regularly updated and hence capture further works. Climate change is a major global challenge. However, some geographical regions are more severly affected than others. One of these regions is the African continent. Due to a combination of unfavourable socio-economic and meteorological conditions, African countries are particularly vulnerable to climate change and its impacts. The recently released IPCC special report "Global Warming of 1.5o C" outlines the fact that keeping global warming by the level of 1.5o C is possible, but also suggested that an increase by 2o C could lead to crises with crops (agriculture fed by rain could drop by 50% in some African countries by 2020) and livestock production, could damage water supplies and pose an additonal threat to coastal areas. The 5th Assessment Report produced by IPCC predicts that wheat may disappear from Africa by 2080, and that maize— a staple—will fall significantly in southern Africa. Also, arid and semi-arid lands are likely to increase by up to 8%, with severe ramifications for livelihoods, poverty eradication and meeting the SDGs. Pursuing appropriate adaptation strategies is thus vital, in order to address the current and future challenges posed by a changing climate. It is against this background that the "African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation" is being published. It contains papers prepared by scholars, representatives from social movements, practitioners and members of governmental agencies, undertaking research and/or executing climate change projects in Africa, and working with communities across the African continent. Encompassing over 100 contribtions from across Africa, it is the most comprehensive publication on climate change adaptation in Africa ever produced.
The New Harvest
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Author : Calestous Juma
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2015
The New Harvest written by Calestous Juma and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Business & Economics categories.
African agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa can feed itself in a generation and can help contribute to global food security. To achieve this Africa has to define agriculture as a force in economic growth by advancing scientific and technological research, investing in infrastructure, fostering higher technical training, and creating regional markets.
Global Trends 2040
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Author : National Intelligence Council
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo Reports
Release Date : 2021-03
Global Trends 2040 written by National Intelligence Council and has been published by Cosimo Reports this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03 with categories.
"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.
Biotechnology For Sustainable Agriculture
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Author : Ram Lakhan Singh
language : en
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Release Date : 2017-09-12
Biotechnology For Sustainable Agriculture written by Ram Lakhan Singh and has been published by Woodhead Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Emerging Approaches and Strategies is an outstanding collection of current research that integrates basic and advanced concepts of agricultural biotechnology with future development prospects. Using biotechnology with sustainable agriculture effectively contributes to gains in agricultural productivity, enhanced food security, reduced poverty and malnutrition, and more ecologically sustainable means of food production. Written by a panel of experts, this book is unique in its coverage of the broad area of biotechnology for sustainable agriculture. It includes intriguing topics and discussions of areas such as recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering. Identifies and explores biotechnological tools to enhance sustainability Encompasses plant and microbial biotechnology, nanotechnology and genetic engineering Focuses on plant biotechnology and crop improvement to increase yield and resilience Summarizes the impact of climate change on agriculture, fisheries and livestock
Biotechnology In Africa
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Author : Florence Wambugu
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-05-10
Biotechnology In Africa written by Florence Wambugu and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-10 with Science categories.
In this book, Florence Wambugu and Daniel Kamanga of Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International bring together expert African authorities to critique various biotechnology initiatives and project future developments in the field in Africa. For the first time, African voices from multidisciplinary fields as diverse as economics, agriculture, biotechnology, law, politics and academia, demand to be allowed to set the continent’s biotech development agenda. This book argues that there is a great future for biotechnology in Africa which sidesteps western interests that do not match those of the local populace. In these diverse chapters, Africa’s political and scientific leaders demand a greater say in how research and development funds are allocated and spent. They argue that Africa’s political leaders must see both clear benefits and have elbow-room to drive the change required. This is the way that African governments can employ workable policies, suitable biosafety legislation and regulation and respond effectively to public-private partnerships. Wambugu and Kamanga show that biotechnology has the potential to improve food security and standard of living as well as mitigate the detrimental effects of climate change on the African continent.
Towards A Sustainable Bioeconomy Principles Challenges And Perspectives
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Author : Walter Leal Filho
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-01-19
Towards A Sustainable Bioeconomy Principles Challenges And Perspectives written by Walter Leal Filho and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-19 with Science categories.
This book gathers contributions from scientists and industry representatives on achieving a sustainable bioeconomy. It also covers the social sciences, economics, business, education and the environmental sciences. There is an urgent need to optimise and maximise the use of biological resources, so that primary production and processing systems can generate more food, fibre and other bio-based products with less environmental impacts and lower greenhouse gas emissions. In other words, we need a “sustainable bioeconomy” – a term that encompasses the sustainable production of renewable resources from land, fisheries and aquaculture environments and their conversion into food, feed, fibre bio-based products and bio-energy, as well as related public goods. Despite the relevance of achieving a sustainable bioeconomy, there are very few publications in this field. Addressing that gap, this book illustrates how biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner – in other words, how the principles of sustainable bioeconomy can be implemented in practice. Given its interdisciplinary nature, the field of sustainable bioeconomy offers a unique opportunity to address complex and interconnected challenges, while also promoting economic growth. It helps countries and societies to make a transition and to use resources more efficiently, and shows how to rely less on biological resources to satisfy industry demands and consumer needs. The papers are innovative, cross-cutting and include many practice-based lessons learned, some of which are reproducible elsewhere. In closing, the book, prepared by the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) and the World Sustainable Development Research and Transfer Centre (WSD-RTC), reiterates the need to promote a sustainable bioeconomy today.