Coping with Climate Variability |
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| Author:
| O'Brien, Karen |
| Editor:
| Vogel, Colleen |
| Series title: | Studies in Environmental Policy and Practice |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-1766-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2003 |
| Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $130.00 |
Book Description:
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Recent food shortages in Southern Africa, induced by rainfall variability but compounded by problems of governance and rising food prices, have resulted in massive relief efforts. This captivating book examines how climate forecasts are used by and can benefit the region's agricultural community.
Recent food shortages in Southern Africa, induced by rainfall variability but compounded by problems of governance and rising food prices, have resulted in massive relief efforts. This captivating book examines how climate forecasts are used by and can benefit the region's agricultural community.