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Primary Food Producers and Climate Change: Routledge Studies in Anthropology 52

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Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Its impacts are already being felt around the globe, and are expected to become more severe in the years to come. Primary food producers, such as farmers, fishers, and pastoralists, are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. These individuals rely on the natural environment for their livelihoods, and are therefore directly affected by changes in climate patterns.

Cultural Models of Nature: Primary Food Producers and Climate Change (Routledge Studies in Anthropology 52)

Cultural Models of Nature: Primary Food Producers and Climate Change (Routledge Studies in Anthropology Book 52)

by Giovanni Bennardo

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This book examines the impact of climate change on primary food producers, particularly in the context of developing countries. It explores the challenges faced by these individuals, as well as the potential for adaptation and mitigation strategies. The book is divided into three parts.

The first part of the book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on climate change and its impacts on primary food producers. It discusses the physical impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, changes in precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events. It also examines the social and economic impacts of climate change, such as food insecurity, poverty, and displacement.

The second part of the book focuses on the challenges faced by primary food producers in adapting to climate change. It explores the different strategies that these individuals are using to cope with the effects of climate change, such as changing their farming practices, diversifying their livelihoods, and migrating to new areas.

The third part of the book examines the potential for mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on primary food producers. It discusses the role of forests in mitigating climate change, and explores the potential for renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The impacts of climate change on primary food producers are significant and pose a serious threat to global food security. However, there is also potential for adaptation and mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on these individuals. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on climate change and its impacts on primary food producers. It also explores the potential for adaptation and mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on these individuals.

References

[1] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (2014). Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Cambridge University Press.

[2] Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). (2016). The State of Food and Agriculture 2016. FAO.

[3] World Bank. (2016). Climate Change and Food Security: A Framework for Action. World Bank.

Cultural Models of Nature: Primary Food Producers and Climate Change (Routledge Studies in Anthropology Book 52)

by Giovanni Bennardo

5 out of 5