Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?

Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?Explore the urgent question: Can we feed the world without destroying it? In 'Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?' by Eric Holt Gimnez, delve into the complexities of global food production as he examines the critical challenge of hunger and malnutrition affecting nearly a third of the global population. With the world's population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the pressing need to increase food production has sparked widespread

Explore the urgent question: Can we feed the world without destroying it? In 'Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?' by Eric Holt-Giménez, delve into the complexities of global food production as he examines the critical challenge of hunger and malnutrition affecting nearly a third of the global population. With the world's population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the pressing need to increase food production has sparked widespread initiatives. However, Holt-Giménez warns of the potential catastrophic ecological impacts that doubling our food production could unleash on our planet. He argues for a comprehensive transformation of the global food system, emphasizing the importance of equity and sustainability. This insightful essay highlights the necessity of rethinking our agricultural practices to mitigate environmental damage while ensuring food security for all. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of food, sustainable agriculture, and social justice. With brand new condition and published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2018, it comprises 136 pages filled with vital information. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509522019
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 136


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Nearly a third of the world™s population suffers from hunger or malnutrition. Feeding them “ and the projected population of 10 billion people by 2050 “ has become a high-profile challenge for states, philanthropists, and even the Fortune 500. This has unleashed a steady march of initiatives to double food production within a generation. But will doing so tax the resources of our planet beyond its capacity?


In this sobering essay, scholar-practitioner Eric Holt-GimĂ©nez argues that the ecological impact of doubling food production would be socially and environmentally catastrophic and would not feed the poor. We have the technology, resources, and expertise to feed everyone. What is needed is a thorough transformation of the global food regime “ one that increases equity while producing food and reversing agriculture™s environmental impacts.?