Global change

This academic volume looks at what is pushing the planet through global change, with climate change at the center, and at how farming knowledge, scientific research and new technologies fit into that picture. It also tracks the consequences, such as shifts in water quality and effects on people's wellbeing.

Several contributors consider how policy and institutions might respond to these challenges, drawing on the opportunities that greater global connection creates. Trade policy receives particular attention as a tool in that response.

The chapters also cover how water infrastructure can be financed in an increasingly interconnected world, and how societies can adapt to rising temperatures.