War on Gaza
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The relentless bombardment and blockade on Gaza have not only drastically restricted the inflow of essential food supplies but have also led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with unprecedented casualties. The widespread destruction has crippled the ability of the population to grow and process food, leaving Gazans without sufficient access to basic nutrition and pushing them to the brink of famine. Building on the previous work of Dr. Hassoun on acute food insecurity and malnutrition in Gaza, this book addresses not only Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2-Zero Hunger, SDG 3-Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 6-Clean Water and Sanitation, but all seventeen SDGs. While brief reports have been published on the topic, this will be the first in-depth scholarly work, offering case studies, data-driven analysis from various fields, and a comprehensive examination of the multidimensional and devastating impacts of war.
With an urgent and multidisciplinary perspective, this book highlights the interconnectedness of war, sustainability, and global security, emphasizing how hostilities in Gaza have reversed progress toward achieving all SDGs, both in Gaza and beyond. Bringing together diverse expertise from 60 authors across 27 countries, the book showcases the international and interdisciplinary collaboration underlying its research. Through a series of carefully curated chapters written by specialists in various fields, it provides a comprehensive analysis of how war has affected societal structure, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability in Gaza.
For each issue addressed, the text offers strategic insights and practical measures aimed at mitigating damage and fostering resilience. This book serves as a critical resource for policymakers, researchers, humanitarian organizations, and anyone who is interested in understanding and addressing the complex dynamics of conflict and sustainability.
Chapter "'Waiting for a Better Time Is a Waste of Time': Motivations of Learning Amid the Genocide in Gaza in Light of Sustainable Development Goal 4" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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Abdo Hassoun (Ph.D. in Engineering of Biological Functions from the Lille University of Science and Technology, France) is a multidisciplinary scientist with solid experience in various areas related to food science and technology, and sustainability. After completing his Ph.D. in 2016 in France, he moved to Norway and worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) from 2017 until 2020. In 2021, he founded SAFIR; Sustainable AgriFoodtech Innovation & Research, a non-profit research organization that works in collaboration with local and international academic and industrial partners to contribute to addressing food sustainability issues and make food healthier and more affordable. Dr. Hassoun has also worked at the ULCO University in France. Currently, he is a freelance researcher besides his role as the chief executive officer of SAFIR. He also coordinates projects and develops research in multiple directions including emerging food trends, Industry 4.0 technologies, reduction and valorisation of food loss and food waste, development of new food processing methods and food analytical techniques, among other sustainability topics. Dr. Hassoun has published more than 100 scientific original and review articles as well as several book chapters in renowned international journals and academic books.
Content
.- Chapter 1. Introduction to Gaza's War: Unprecedented Toll on Life and Nature.
.- Chapter 2: From Crisis to Catastrophe: Poverty Dynamics in Gaza Before and During the Recent War.
.- Chapter 3: From Acute Food Insecurity to Famine: The Struggle of Gazans for Food Security.
.- Chapter 4: Gaza's Health Emergency: Unprecedented Humanitarian Impact of the Recent War on Public Health.
.- Chapter 5: 'Waiting for a Better Time is a Waste of Time': Motivations of Learning Amid the Genocide in Gaza in Light of Sustainable Development Goal.
.- Chapter 6: Extraordinary Women of Gaza: Battling Inequality and the Consequences of War.
.- Chapter 7: Powerless Under Siege and Devastation: The Struggle for Clean and Affordable Energy in Gaza.
.- Chapter 8: Domicide in Gaza: How the Recent War Has Devastated Homes and Lives.
.- Chapter 9: Seeking Justice and Governance: The path to Peace in War-Torn Gaza.
.- Chapter 10: Israel's Systematic Weaponization of Water and Sanitation.
.- Chapter 11: Environmental Consequences of Conflict: Lessons from the Recent War on Gaza.
.- Chapter 12: Marine Ecosystems in Peril: The Impact of the Recent War on Gaza's Coastal and Marine Life.
.- Chapter 13: Life on Land in Peril: How the Recent War on Gaza Has Devastated Terrestrial Ecosystems.
.- Chapter 14: Economic Devastation: The Impact of the Israeli War on Gaza's Work and Economic Growth.
.- Chapter 15: Shattered Foundations: How the War on Gaza has Undermined Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
.- Chapter 16: Deepening Inequalities: Social and Economic Disparities in War-Torn Gaza.
.- Chapter 17: Disrupted Systems: The War's Impact on Sustainable Production and Consumption in Gaza.
.- Chapter 18: Global Unfulfilled Promises: The Recent War on Gaza and the Erosion of Global Partnerships.