Middle East Water Conflicts and Directions for Conflict Resolution
Middle East Water Conflicts and Directions for Conflict Resolution

Author: Aaron T. Wolf

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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"This 2020 discussion paper by geographer Aaron Wolf not only examines the past--how water in the Middle East came to be divided as it is today--but also looks at possible solutions for alleviating a water crisis and the political tension it arouses."--Foreword

Conflict Resolution - Volume II
Conflict Resolution - Volume II

Author: Keith William Hipel

Publisher: EOLSS Publications

Published: 2009-11-10

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1848261217

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Conflict Resolution is a component of Encyclopedia of Institutional and Infrastructural Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Conflict Resolution deals with conflict which is an integral component in the utilization and management of all life support systems. These volumes give a comprehensive review on Conflict Domains: Warfare, Internal Conflicts, and the Search for Negotiated or Mediated Resolutions; Analysis methods of conflict and its resolution; Approaches to Conflict ;Resolution; Formal Models for Conflict Resolution and Case Studies. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Fostering Global Well-being
Fostering Global Well-being

Author: David D. Bathrick

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 089629630X

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This paper proposes a twenty-first century Agricultural Development Paradigm to respond to unprecedented opportunities provided by worldwide economic reforms and trade liberalization initiatives.

Livestock to 2020
Livestock to 2020

Author: Christopher L. Delgado

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 0896296326

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The livestock revolution; Recent transformation of livestock food demand; Accompanying transformation of livestock supply; Projections of future demand and supply to 2020; Implications of the livestock revolution for world trade and food prices; Nutrition, food security, and poverty alleviation; Environmental sustainability; Public health; Technology needs and prospects; Taking stock and moving forward.

Soil Degradation
Soil Degradation

Author: Sara J. Scherr

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 0896296318

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Evaluating the impact of soil degradation o food security. Past and present effects of soil degradation. Future effects of soil degradation and threats to developing-country food security. Policy and research priorities.

Overcoming Child Malnutrition in Developing Countries
Overcoming Child Malnutrition in Developing Countries

Author: Lisa C. Smith

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 0896296342

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Although the percentage of children who are malnourishes has declined in many countries of the developing world in recent years, the absolute number of malnourished children is rising in some regions, particulary in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper aims to determine which of the various causes of mal nutrition are most important for the developing countries as a whole and by region, thus enabling policymakers to prioritize their investments and make the besy use of available resources to reduce malnutrition now and in coming years.

Food from Peace
Food from Peace

Author: Ellen Messer

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 0896296288

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Includes statistics.

Climatic Changes and Water Resources in the Middle East and North Africa
Climatic Changes and Water Resources in the Middle East and North Africa

Author: Fathi Zereini

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-11-10

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 3540850473

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"Climatic Change and Water Resources in the Middle East and North Africa" is dedicated to high-priority topics related to the impact of climate change on water resources in a water scarce region. The subject is described and discussed in three main chapters and different case studies. The three main chapters are (1) Climatic changes - sources and effects on the water cycle, (2) Impact of climate change on water resources, (3) Water resources and water management. These chapters are split up into further 26 sections. A total of 64 individuals from many countries have made contributions to this book. All topics in this book are complimentary and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between global climate change, world water cycle and water resources. A valuable and meaningful interdisciplinary mixture of topics is combined in this book which will be of great interest to many scientists.