Sustainable Development and Food Insecurity 9783725809394 (Hardback)

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Earth sciences

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Mdpi ag

Sustainable Development and Food Insecurity : Mdpi AG : 9783725809394 : 3725809399 : 10 May 2024 : This Topic on Sustainable Development and Food Insecurity is a comprehensive collection of scholarly articles that explore the complex and multifaceted nature of food insecurity across various scales, from the individual to the global level. The scale and severity of the problem cannot be overstated. Currently, one in nine people globally suffer from malnutrition and one in four children experience stunted growth. These challenges are further compounded by the looming threats posed by climate change and the ongoing degradation of vital resources such as soil, freshwater, and biodiversity. As these environmental pressures intensify, they pose significant risks to food production and threaten to exacerbate the already dire situation of food insecurity. In the face of these challenges, the articles in this Topic highlight the urgent need for a multifaceted approach to enhancing food security

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