Sustainable Agroecological Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Face of Climate Change
Otieno, Mark
- 出版商: Springer
- 出版日期: 2024-12-28
- 售價: $6,360
- 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $6,042
- 語言: 英文
- 頁數: 217
- 裝訂: Hardcover - also called cloth, retail trade, or trade
- ISBN: 3031704711
- ISBN-13: 9783031704710
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商品描述
This book emphasizes the critical importance of agroecological practices as a response to the climate crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. It explores the intricate relationship between agriculture, ecosystems, and climate, advocating for the transformation of farming systems to ensure long-term sustainability. Through research, case studies, and practical examples, the book showcases the potential of agroecology in addressing the impacts of climate change. Sustainable practices such as biodiversity conservation, resource preservation, soil fertility enhancement, and greenhouse gas emission reduction are extensively discussed, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
The book also highlights success stories from various countries in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to inspire farmers, policymakers, and practitioners to adopt and sustain change. It acknowledges the vulnerabilities faced by smallholder farmers in the region and emphasizes the integration of traditional knowledge with scientific advancements. This integration is seen as essential in providing farmers with the necessary resources, information, and capacity-building opportunities to adapt to changing climatic conditions. The book emphasizes the need for collaboration and innovation among governments, research institutions, civil society organizations, and local communities to promote sustainable agricultural development.
Ultimately, the book advocates for sustainable agroecological practices as a means to achieve food security, enhance ecosystem resilience, and foster rural development in sub-Saharan Africa. By adopting climate-friendly agricultural approaches and maintaining ecological balance, it envisions a future where communities thrive, ecosystems flourish, and the impacts of climate change are mitigated.
The target audience for this book includes students, agroecology experts, farmers, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners who are interested in the subjectmatter.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
本書強調了農業生態實踐在應對撒哈拉以南非洲氣候危機中的關鍵重要性。它探討了農業、生態系統與氣候之間的複雜關係，倡導轉型農業系統以確保長期的可持續性。透過研究、案例研究和實際範例，本書展示了農業生態學在應對氣候變遷影響方面的潛力。可持續的做法，如生物多樣性保護、資源保存、土壤肥力提升和溫室氣體排放減少等，均有廣泛討論，為讀者提供了對該主題的全面理解。
本書還突顯了撒哈拉以南非洲各國的成功故事，旨在激勵農民、政策制定者和實踐者採納並維持變革。它承認該地區小農戶所面臨的脆弱性，並強調傳統知識與科學進步的整合。這種整合被視為為農民提供必要資源、信息和能力建設機會，以適應不斷變化的氣候條件的關鍵。本書強調政府、研究機構、公民社會組織和地方社區之間的合作與創新，以促進可持續農業發展的必要性。
最終，本書倡導可持續的農業生態實踐，作為實現糧食安全、增強生態系統韌性和促進撒哈拉以南非洲農村發展的手段。透過採納氣候友好的農業方法並維持生態平衡，本書展望了一個社區繁榮、生態系統蓬勃發展、氣候變遷影響得到緩解的未來。
本書的目標讀者包括對該主題感興趣的學生、農業生態學專家、農民、政策制定者和農業從業者。
作者簡介
Dr. Mark Otieno is a distinguished scholar and Senior Lecturer at the University of Embu, Kenya, where he also serves as the Director of Research and Extension. An expert in agroecology, entomology, and environmental biology, his work addresses global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. He holds a Ph.D. in Agroecology from the University of Reading and an MSc in Animal Ecology from Kenyatta University.
Since 2022, he has led academic programs in Crop Protection and Range Management at the University of Embu. He has coordinated global food security projects and held prestigious fellowships, including the Alexander von Humboldt - Georg Forster Fellowship. His research on crop pollination and pest control has been published in top-tier journals and funded by numerous grants.
Dr. Otieno has developed innovative curricula and received high evaluation scores as an educator. He actively engages in editorial services and is a member of various professional societies, contributing significantly to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
馬克·奧蒂諾博士（Dr. Mark Otieno）是肯尼亞恩布大學（University of Embu）的一位傑出學者及高級講師，並擔任研究與推廣主任。他是農業生態學、昆蟲學和環境生物學的專家，透過跨學科的方法來應對全球挑戰。他擁有英國雷丁大學（University of Reading）的農業生態學博士學位及肯雅塔大學（Kenyatta University）的動物生態學碩士學位。
自2022年以來，他在恩布大學主導作物保護和牧場管理的學術計畫。他協調了全球糧食安全項目，並獲得了包括亞歷山大·馮·洪堡-喬治·福斯特獎學金（Alexander von Humboldt - Georg Forster Fellowship）在內的多項榮譽獎學金。他在作物授粉和害蟲控制方面的研究已發表於頂尖期刊，並獲得多項資助。
奧蒂諾博士開發了創新的課程，並作為教育者獲得了高評價。他積極參與編輯服務，並是多個專業學會的成員，對可持續農業和生物多樣性保護做出了重要貢獻。
