Water and Food Security in the Face of Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Resilience : Proceeding of the International Conference Water and Food Security in the Face of Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Resilience (WFCC2025) / edited by Salem Al-Naemi, Rachid Benlamri, Walter Leal Filho, Jeffrey McDonnell, Rehan Sadiq, Haruna Musa Moda.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Al-Naemi, Salem.

Series:

World Sustainability Series, 2199-7381

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainability.

Climatology.

Bioclimatology.

Water.

Hydrology.

Sociology.

Nutrition.

Food.

Climate Sciences.

Climate Change Ecology.

Sociology of Food and Nutrition.

Local Subjects:

Sustainability.

Climate Sciences.

Climate Change Ecology.

Water.

Sociology of Food and Nutrition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This book addresses critical issues that align seamlessly with sustainability strategies. Extreme weather events, including increasingly frequent and severe droughts and floods, are now a global reality. Climate change poses a significant threat to both water and food security, driven by the rising temperatures that intensify the demand for water in crop cultivation. This crisis is further exacerbated by declining river runoff, reduced aquifer recharge, diminished inflows, heightened salinity, and rising sea levels, all of which present formidable challenges to water management. Consequently, the livelihoods of rural communities and the food security of urban populations are in imminent danger due to water-related impacts stemming primarily from climate variability. The implementation of sustainable adaptation measures to address climate variability and promote enhanced land and water management practices has vast potential for fortifying resilience in both water and food security challenges. Therefore, the pivotal step in crafting policies to tackle these challenges lies in comprehensively assessing the impact of climate change on water resources and agricultural systems. Closely aligning these policies will not only enhance the resilience of agricultural systems against future impacts but also contribute significantly to the meeting of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To empower water resource management services for the future demands, it is imperative that we re-evaluate existing approaches to managing, mobilizing, and safeguarding this finite resource in the arid and semi-arid regions. This calls for the introduction of innovative technologies that facilitate integrated resource management and prevention. It is a premier platform for academics, researchers, students, policymakers, and stakeholders from government, industry, and society to explore pioneering ideas, techniques, and tools aimed at addressing the global impacts of climate change while concurrently reinforcing resilience in water and food security. .

Contents:

Minimizing the Impact of Acid Rain on Crops and Plants by Reducing the Sulfur Oxide Emissions from the Combustion of Organic Sulfur Compounds in Petroleum Fuels

The Social Impacts of Climate Change and Its Reflections on Working Life in Terms of Occupational Safety

Challenges and Opportunities in AI-Driven Supply Chain Sustainability

Climate-Smart Marketing Strategies and Market Outcomes for Commercial Coffee Farms in Uganda

Interactive Effects of Prosopis Species Biostimulants and Drought Stress on Wheat Germination, Growth, and Resilience

Efficiency Enhancement of PV Energy System for Aquaponics in Qatar and GCC Countries

Microplastics and Phthalates Migration from Disposable Paper Cups: A Threat to Beverage Safety in Qatar

Assessment and Development of Biotechnological Testing Methods for Detecting Bacterial Contaminants in Unlicensed Artesian Wells around Doha

Awareness and Knowledge of Sustainable Development in Qatar: A Survey of University Students

Enhancing Awareness and Education on Food Security for Youths in Qatar A Comparative Study

Farmer Training and Micro-Credentialing for Food Security Upskilling: A Research Review.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-032-00098-X

9783032000989

OCLC:

1564378877