New book urges fundamental re-think to unite farmers and conservationists for sustainable development.
STOCKHOLM (4 SEPTEMBER 2013) — We must prioritize the health of ecosystems and water supplies if we are to grow enough food to feed the world’s rising population. This is the key message of the book Managing Water and Agroecosystems for Food Security, launched today at Stockholm World Water Week. Only by strengthening the natural services that ecosystems provide, such as soil retention, pollination and water purification, will we be able to reverse recent environmental degradation of agricultural lands and water bodies sufficiently to support the farming, fisheries and aquaculture vital for future food production, warn the authors.
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