This chapter explores the economic effects of long-term droughts on agriculture and urban water supply sectors in Chile, with a particular focus on the ongoing megadrought that started in 2010. Using…

Abstract Climate change is a global phenomenon that is affecting social and economic growth and widening inequality. There is a need to adapt to climate change, especially in African countries that…

The unpredictable shifts in climatic patterns and limited adaptive capacity are adversely affecting agriculture and, in turn, the livelihoods of the Ugandan population (UBOS, 2024). To this end, the…

Abstract In this paper, we examine the association of mobile money and expenditure patterns, poverty, and inequality following heatwave. This research extends the literature on the consumption…

In most Indian states, electricity for irrigation is unmetered but rationed through limited daily supply hours. This study estimates the impact of the 24-hour agricultural electricity policy…

Abstract Effective agricultural strategies are key to improving smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, with crop diversification emerging as a viable solution for income growth and market supply. We…

This research aims to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in addressing the energy consumption and CO2 emissions challenges faced by countries in Sub-Saharan Africa…

Abstract Meat production through agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change yet it is a staple food and a major source of protein in many diets around the world. As such a protein arms…

Abstract Farm households in developing countries are highly vulnerable to extreme weather shocks, which substantially influence land use and investment decisions. In alignment with UN Sustainable…

Foodborne illnesses remain a major global health concern, with fresh produce like the increasingly popular garden egg often linked to contamination outbreaks. Although garden egg is widely consumed in…