Papers by Mohammed Asaduzzaman
Policy Research Working Papers, 2013
The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encoura... more The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), 2012
Foreword Chapter I: Introduction Chapter II: Understanding the current food system in the context... more Foreword Chapter I: Introduction Chapter II: Understanding the current food system in the context of climate change-major components and drivers II-A. Demography, development and diets II-B. Climate change impacts on agriculture II-C. Food production, supply chains and the environment II-D. Investment, trade and food price volatility Chapter III: Investing in an alternative future food system Chapter IV: Essential actions for food security and climate stabilisation Recommendation 1. Integrate food security and sustainable agriculture into global and national policies Recommendation 2. Significantly raise the level of global investment in sustainable agriculture and food systems in the next decade Recommendation 3. Sustainably intensify agricultural production while reducing GhG emissions and other negative environmental impacts of agriculture Recommendation 4. Develop specific programmes and policies to assist populations and sectors that are most vulnerable to climate changes and food insecurity Recommendation 5. Reshape food access and consumption patterns to ensure basic nutritional needs are met and to foster healthy and sustainable eating patterns worldwide Recommendation 6. Reduce loss and waste in food systems, targeting infrastructure, farming practices, processing, distribution and household habits Recommendation 7. Create comprehensive, shared, integrated information systems that encompass human and ecological dimensions Chapter V: Conclusion References Annex I: Sources of climate and agriculture finance Acronyms and abbreviations Contents FINAL REPORT: AChIEVING FOOD SECURITy IN ThE FACE OF CLIMATE ChANGE Tables, figures and boxes Tables Table 1. Status of selected global parameters Boxes Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Sustainable agriculture Climate change adaptation and mitigation Going beyond the major cereal crops Global food prices have risen dramatically in the last few years and are forecast to rise further and become more volatile Case study 1: Brazil's integrated approach to land use policy Case study 2: China's research, policies and pilot programmes promote agricultural adaptation and mitigation Case study 3: Bangladesh is investing in smallholders and food security Case study 4: Upscaling techniques to deliver higher yields and climate benefits in Vietnam Case study 5: Land tenure reform in southern Africa empowers women farmers Case study 6: Index-based insurance in Mexico spurs investment in sustainable agriculture World Trade Organization (WTO) Case study 7: National guaranteed employment in India bestows multiple benefits Case study 8: Complementary, predictable long-term response to food insecurity in Ethiopia Case study 9: Public health messages promote healthy eating habits in France Case study 10: Standard certification informs consumer choices in the United States Case study 11: Kenyan smallholders have improved market access and production efficiency Case study 12: The United Kingdom is reducing emissions and waste in food chains Case study 13: Australian initiatives and information services support adaptive agriculture 5 The findings and recommendations presented here rely heavily on a comprehensive survey of 16 recent major assessment reports including:
Si continuamos haciendo las cosas como hemos hecho hasta ahora en nuestro sistema alimentario int... more Si continuamos haciendo las cosas como hemos hecho hasta ahora en nuestro sistema alimentario interconectado mundialmente, no lograremos la seguridad alimentaria ni la sostenibilidad medioambiental. Varias amenazas convergentes – desde el cambio climatico hasta el crecimiento de la poblacion, pasando por el uso insostenible de los recursos – estan intensificando de forma sistematica la presion en la humanidad y en los gobiernos del mundo para que se transforme la manera de producir, distribuir y consumir los alimentos
An Analysis of Adoption of HYV Paddy in Bangladesh. MDAsaduzzaman University of Sussex, 1980.
Surge in Solar-Powered Homes: Experience in Off-Grid Rural Bangladesh, 2014
Microbial communities in remote locations remain under-studied. This is particularly true on glac... more Microbial communities in remote locations remain under-studied. This is particularly true on glaciers and icecaps, which cover approximately 11% of the Earth's surface. The principal reason for this is the inaccessibility of most of these areas due to their extreme isolation and challenging environmental conditions. While remote research stations have significantly lowered the barrier to studying the microbial communities on icecaps, their use has led to a bias for data collection in the near vicinity of these institutions. Here, miniaturisation of a DNA sequencing lab suitable for off-grid metagenomic studies is demonstrated. Using human power alone, this lab was transported across Europe's largest ice cap (Vatnajökull, Iceland) by ski and sledge. After 11 days of unsupported polar-style travel, a metagenomic study of a geothermal hot spring gorge was conducted on the remote northern edge of the ice cap. This tent-based metagenomic study resulted in over 24 h of Nanopore sequencing, powered by solar power alone. This study demonstrates the ability to conduct DNA sequencing in remote locations, far from civilised resources (mechanised transport, external power supply, internet connection, etc.), whilst greatly reducing the time from sample collection to data acquisition.
Science, 2012
Despite obstacles in the UN climate talks, modest progress and opportunities for scientific input... more Despite obstacles in the UN climate talks, modest progress and opportunities for scientific input on agriculture arose.
Avis de non-responsabilité Ce rapport contient les conclusions de la Commission sur l'agriculture... more Avis de non-responsabilité Ce rapport contient les conclusions de la Commission sur l'agriculture durable et le changement climatique. Ces conclusions représentent les points de vue indépendants de leurs auteurs et ne doivent pas être interprétées comme ceux de leurs institutions ou de leurs bailleurs de fonds, ni du CGIAR ou de la Plateforme mondiale des donateurs pour le développement rural. Soutien financier Programme de recherche du CGIAR sur le Changement climatique, l'agriculture et la sécurité alimentaire (CCAFS) Plateforme mondiale des donateurs pour le développement rural (GDPRD) Publié par Le Programme de recherche du CGIAR sur le Changement climatique, l'agriculture et la sécurité alimentaire (CCAFS).
Surge in Solar-Powered Homes: Experience in Off-Grid Rural Bangladesh, 2014
Agriculture & Food Security, 2012
To adapt to climate change and ensure food security, major interventions are required to transfor... more To adapt to climate change and ensure food security, major interventions are required to transform current patterns and practices of food production, distribution and consumption. The scientific community has an essential role to play in informing concurrent, strategic investments to establish climate-resilient agricultural production systems, minimize greenhouse gas emissions, make efficient use of resources, develop low-waste supply chains, ensure adequate nutrition, encourage healthy eating choices and develop a global knowledge system for sustainability. This paper outlines scientific contributions that will be essential to the seven policy recommendations for achieving food security in the context of climate change put forward by the Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change. These include improved understanding of agriculture’s vulnerability to climate change, food price dynamics, food waste and consumption patterns and monitoring technologies as well as multidi...
Bangladesh Development Studies, Jan 1, 1980
The paper is concerned with the impact of new technologies on the rural poorest in Bangladesh. Th... more The paper is concerned with the impact of new technologies on the rural poorest in Bangladesh. The arguments relate to technical change in rice processing and are based on work in eight villages of Bangladesh. The paper is in two parts. The first sketches post-...
Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics, Jan 1, 1979
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