Description
Building Resilient Water and Food Systems Under Climate Change aims to help readers understand and implement strategies to build resilient communities that can ensure sustainable access to both food systems and water resources. The book examines the impact of climate change on food and water security and explores how communities can adapt to these challenges. It provides an in-depth analysis of climate change science, focusing on its effects on agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems. Additionally, the book showcases case studies of communities that have successfully employed resilience strategies by integrating traditional and local knowledge systems with modern techniques. Readers will find practical solutions for managing risks and building sustainable, climate-resilient systems. By combining theoretical insights with real-world examples, this comprehensive guide is designed for policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to effectively safeguard essential resources at both macro and micro levels in the face of climate change.- Covers the interconnected relationship between food and water in creating secure, resilient communities- Explores the challenges that climate change creates for food and water security, as well as possible solutions and adaptations- Combines conceptual insights with practical information that can be applied to communities around the globe
Table of Contents
Section I. Understanding the Nexus Approach1. Using Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction to Assess Phytoplankton and Indicate Eutrophication in Freshwater Rivers: A Muti-Year Nationwide Study Across the United States2. Climate Change, Water and Food Systems: The Nexus and Sustainable Development GoalsSection II. Climate Change and Food Security3. Rainwater harvesting systems for agricultural development in arid and semiarid regions4. Adaptation Strategies for a climate-resilient Food System and Food Security in a Changing Climate5. Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Systems into Agricultural Systems and the Role of Crop Model Prediction6. Navigating the Water-Energy Nexus in Agriculture for a Sustainable Future7. Pesticides and Climate Change: A Two-Way Threat8. Adaptation Strategies for Climate Resilient Food Systems: With a special focus on Agricultural Systems in the Asian ContexSection III: Climate Change and Water Resources9. Groundwater Depletion, Quality, and Availability in a Changing Climate: A Water Crisis10. A 32-Year Analysis of Drought Dynamics in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River Basin on the east coast of the Indian subcontinent: The Interplay of LULC Changes and Hydrological Trends (1992-2023)11. Integrated Water Resources Management and Hydrological Innovations for Climate Resilience12. Climate Change and Its Impact on Water Resources in Semi-Arid Regions: Implications and Solutions13. Drying Springs and Water Security in the Himalayas: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions14. Assessing Groundwater Quality in Bhilwara, Rajasthan (India): Unveiling Contamination Sources and Distribution Patterns15. Extreme Weather Events and Climate Shifts in Ladakh: A Multi-Parameter AnalysisSection IV: Building Community Resilience for the Food-water Nexus16. Traditional and Local Knowledge Systems: Building Resilience in the Himalayas for Water Security17. Tourism-Driven Urban Expansion: Spatial Analysis of Built-up Growth in India's Prominent Tourist Cities18. Improving Rainfall Forecasts: Data Assimilation, Early Warning Systems, and Risk Reduction Strategies19. A Sustainable Tool to Mitigate Water Scarcity and Air Pollution in Urban Areas- A Study on Vertical Gardening Accompanying Roof Water Harvesting in Bengaluru, India20. Implementation of Small-Scale Rainwater Harvesting Plant for Sustainable Drinking Water Supply21. Optimization of Wastewater Treatment and Bioenergy Generation through Plant Microbial Fuel Cell Technology Using Paddy Rice (Oryza sativa) SystemsSection V: Policy Frameworks for Integrated Management22. Digital adaptations for water security: A way forward for sustainability in Gulf Cooperation Council countries23. Economic Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural, Food and Forestry Sectors: The Case of Hurricane Helene24. How Climate Finance Can Transform Agriculture and Secure Global Food Systems25. Bridging Policy and Practice: Addressing Gaps in Climate, Water, and Food Sector Management26. Sustainable S&T based Livelihood centric Framework for Community Resilience27. Empowering Rural Communities: Addressing Water Scarcity in Pulincunno, Kuttanad through Participatory Research Approach28. Adaptive Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security: A Community-Level Assessment in Rural India29. Recent Perspectives on Rainfall Variability: Methods, Models and Implications
