Water and Hunger
About this ebook
The book highlights how historical approaches to water management, including the Green Revolution's focus on boosting crop yields, have inadvertently intensified water demand, creating long-term vulnerabilities.
It also examines the socioeconomic disparities that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations facing water shortages.
The book adopts a comprehensive approach, starting with core concepts and progressing to case studies of drought-prone regions like the Sahel and parts of India and China.
By integrating insights from environmental science, economics, and political science, it demonstrates that water scarcity is a multifaceted crisis rooted in unsustainable practices and inadequate governance.
Intriguingly, it presents data revealing that some modern solutions, while increasing crop yields, have amplified water demand, which is one of the reasons that sustainable water use is more important than ever.
Ultimately, Water and Hunger advocates for an integrated approach, emphasizing technological innovation, policy reform, and community-based solutions for sustainable water use.
It draws on diverse data sources, including hydrological data and socioeconomic surveys, and offers practical strategies for mitigating the risks of water scarcity and enhancing food security, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in environmental sustainability.
