This publication focuses on the challenges, opportunities and solutions for sustainable mountain agriculture development to achieve Zero Hunger in Asia. Based on available evidence, it analyses how mountain agriculture could contribute to satisfying all four dimensions of food security by making food systems nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, economically viable and locally adaptable.
In addition, eight Asian country case studies identify context-specific challenges relating to biophysical-technical, policy, socio-economic and institutional dimensions.
According to this publication, it is important to prioritize specialty mountain product identification, production, processing, marketing and consumption in order to effectively demonstrate the contributions of mountain agriculture towards Zero Hunger and poverty reduction.
The book draws from the International Workshop and Regional Expert Consultation on Mountain Agriculture Development and Food Security and Nutrition Governance, held by FAO and the University of International Relations in November 2018 in Beijing.
| ISBN: | 9789251316801 |
| Publication date: | 30th January 2020 |
| Author: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Publisher: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations an imprint of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 318 pages |
| Genres: |
Poverty and precarity Social impact of disasters / accidents (natural or man-made) International institutions Food security and supply Climate change Sustainable agriculture |