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1 online resource : illustrations (some color) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acronyms; About Authors; INTRODUCTION -- Theoretical Underpinnings of Climate Compatible Development and Green Growth in Selected Eastern and Southern African Countries; 1. Introduction; 1.1. The Context; 1.2. Rationale for the Book; 2. Conceptualisation of Key Terms; 2.1. Climate-Compatible Development; 2.2. Development; 2.3. Green Economy; 2.4. Green Growth; 2.5. Resilience; 2.6. Sustainable Development; References; CHAPTER ONE -- Mainstreaming Climate Adaptation into Agricultural Planning and Development in Kenya; Abstract; 1. Introduction. |
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1.1. Statement of the Problem1.2. Methodology; 1.3. Organisation of the Chapter; 2. Theoretical and Conceptual Underpinnings; 2.1. Adaptation to Climate Change; 2.2. Entry Points for Mainstreaming Adaptation; 3. Role of Agriculture in Kenya's Economy; 3.1. Agriculture and Economic Growth; 3.2. Agriculture and Food Security; 3.3. Agriculture and Poverty; 3.4. Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture in Kenya; 3.4.1. Risks and Impacts; 3.4.2. Recommended Actions; 4. Prior Efforts in Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into National Development Planning. |
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5. Climate Change Adaptation in the Kenyan Agricultural Sector5.1. The Development of Policies and Institutions for Climate-smart Agriculture in Kenya; 5.1.1. National Climate Change Response Strategy; 5.1.2. Climate Change Bill; 5.1.3. Government Entities Coordinating Climate Change Activities; 5.1.4. Financing Coordination for Climate-Smart Agriculture; 5.2. Lessons from Kenya's Experience Planning for Climate-smart Agriculture; 6. Strategic Action Plan for Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation in Agricultural Development Planning and Practices. |
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7. Barriers to Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Agricultural Planning and Development8. The Role of Institutions Supporting Climate Change Adaptation in Agricultural Development; 8.1 Government Institutions; 8.2 Civil Society Organisations; 8.3 Regional Organisations; 8.4 Development Partners; 9. Conclusion; Notes; References; CHAPTER TWO -- Climate-Smart Agriculture in Lesotho: Initiatives and Perspectives; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Trends in Agricultural Production in Relation to Climate Change in Lesotho; 3. Conceptual Framework; 3.1. Sustainable Livelihoods Framework. |
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4. Methods5. Results and Discussion; 5.1. International and Regional Drivers of Lesotho's Climate-Smart Agriculture Policy Initiatives; 5.2. Review of Current Policies Impacting Climate-Smart Agriculture; 5.2.1. Land Tenure and Gender Policies; 5.2.2. Food Security Policy; 5.2.3. Environmental Policy; 5.2.4. Forestry Policy; 5.2.5. Water and Irrigation Policies; 5.2.6. Gaps in Current Climate-Smart-Agriculture-Related Policies; 5.3. Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture by Smallholder Farmers; 5.3.1. Conservation Agriculture; 5.3.2. Homestead Gardens; 5.3.3. Block Farming. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Climatic changes -- Africa.
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Climatic changes. |
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Africa. |
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Sustainable development -- Africa.
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Sustainable development. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Mukuna, Truphena E., editor.
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Shisanya, Chris A., editor.
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Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa, issuing body.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Milestones in green transition and climate compatible development in eastern and southern Africa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia : Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA), 2015 9994455869 (DLC) 2015333474 (OCoLC)957303251 |
ISBN |
9994455923 (electronic book) |
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9789994455928 (electronic book) |
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9789994455867 |
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9994455869 |
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