Promoting Biodiversity in Food Systems

Book Overview

Biodiversity of the food system is crucial for food production and loss of biodiversity is a pressing issue. This book focuses on biodiversity's crucial role in food systems, health and well-being, and fate of the natural environment. It provides practical recommendations on how proper food systems can sustain a healthier planet and protect biodiversity. Sections provide a comprehensive understanding of the urgent need for promoting biodiversity-promoting food systems that help maintain planetary boundaries that are at risk; mimic the natural processes of highly integrated ecosystems; and improve human/planetary health while providing a wholesome and sufficient food supply.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367732971
• ISBN13: 9780367732974
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 368 Pages