The Greening Of Africa

Download or read book The Greening of Africa written by Paul Harrison and published by Academy Science Publ.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been worrying trends in Africa in the degradation of the environment, which is likely to have negative implications for curing famine, poverty and financial crises. Published for the first time in Africa, this second edition sets the scene for emerging technologies and approaches likely to work in Africa. Appropriate approaches to food policy in particular are advocated. The first part of the book enumerates the challenges. The second part sets out the various responses; and part three examines the lessons of the past. Information is given on local and grassroots initiatives towards involvement in environmental revolution for improved food production in Africa.