BOOK PUBLICATIONS
Biofuels, Food Security, and Developing Economies (Routledge Studies in Bioenergy)
Editors : Dr Nazia M. Habib
The last decade has witnessed major crises in both food and energy security across the world. One response to the challenges of climate change and energy supply has been the development of crops to be used for biofuels. But, as this book shows, this can divert agricultural land from food production to energy crops, thus affecting food security, particularly in less developed countries. Read More >
Science, Policy and Politics of Modern Agricultural System: Global Context to Local Dynamics of Sustainable Agriculture
Editors: Dr Nazia M. Habib with Dr Mohamed Behnassi, Dr Shabbir A. Shahid
The contributors analyze the interdependence between sustainable agricultural development and environmental, economic and social dynamics; assess the impacts of soil degradation on agricultural productivity; present ways to enhance livestock production and recommend mechanisms for managing links between agro-biodiversity, climate change and livelihoods. Read More >
Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development
Editors: Dr Nazia M. Habib with Dr Rajah Rasiah, Dr Fatimah Kari, Dr Yuri Sadoi
This book focuses on different aspects of initiatives-to check pollution and to reduce consumption of fossil fuels-by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The chapters examine climate change projections for ASEAN, the relationship between income inequality and environmental sustainability, greening initiatives pursued by microfinance institutions, farmers' awareness and perceptions of climate change, potential introduction of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in Malaysia, the impact of Euro-4 automobile emission regulations on the development of technological capabilities and the threats and vulnerability people face from climate change and national disasters. Read More >
