
Agroforestry as a Nature-Based Solution
A Holistic Approach to Food Security and Climate Change
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published on 7. March 2025
Book
Hardback
431 pages
978-1-0364-4384-9 (ISBN)
Description
In a world facing the dual crises of food insecurity and climate change, this groundbreaking book offers a compelling and practical roadmap for sustainable development. It explores the transformative potential of agroforestry-an innovative land-use system that integrates trees, crops, and livestock on the same plot of land, providing numerous ecological, economic, and social benefits.Through a comprehensive examination of agroforestry practices, the authors demonstrate how this integrative approach can enhance agricultural productivity, restore degraded lands, and improve livelihoods for rural communities. Richly illustrated with case studies from around the world, the book highlights successful agroforestry initiatives that have not only boosted food security but also sequestered carbon, conserved biodiversity, and increased resilience to climate change.Written by leading experts in the field, this book is an essential resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students interested in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
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Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0364-4384-9 (9781036443849)
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Amit Kumar | Gopal Shukla | Ram Gopal
Agroforestry as a Nature-Based Solution
A Holistic Approach to Food Security and Climate Change
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12/2025
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Agroforestry as a Nature-Based Solution
A Holistic Approach to Food Security and Climate Change
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Persons
Dr Amit Kumar is a distinguished researcher, renowned author, and expert in the fields of agroforestry, and climate change. He completed his PhD degree from Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India. Dr Kumar has worked as an assistant professor at North Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, India. Presently, He is working as a Scientist in CSIR-Institute of Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.Dr Gopal Shukla is currently working as Professor at North Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, with teaching and research experience of more than ten years. He holds a master's and doctoral degree in Forestry from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, India.Dr Ram Gopal is an accomplished author in the fields of agroforestry and tree physiology. He completed his PhD in Forest Botany at the Forest Research Institute Deemed to be University in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India in 2022.Dr Dinesha S. currently works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus. He completed his MSc and PhD in Forestry at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, India in 2022.