"Known for tackling the most pressing issues that face our world, the Worldwatch Institute has dedicated the 2011 edition of its flagship report to a compelling look at the global food crisis, with particular emphasis on what innovators globally can do to help solve a worldwide problem. State of the World 2011 not only introduces us to the latest agro-ecological innovations and their global applicability but also gives broader insights into issues including poverty, international politics, and even gender equity."--Publisher description.

Charting a new path to eliminating hunger /Brian Halweil and Danielle Nierenberg -- Moving ecoagriculture into the mainstream / Louise E. Buck and Sara J. Scherr -- The nutritional and economic potential of vegetables / Abdou Tenkouano -- Getting more crop per drop / Sandra L. Postel -- Farmers take the lead in research and development / Brigid Letty, Qureish Noordin, Saidou Magagi, and Ann Waters-Bayer -- Africa's soil fertility crisis and the coming famine / Roland Bunch -- Safeguarding local food biodiversity / Serena Milano -- Coping with climate change and building resilience : -- An agnostic approach to climate adaptation / David Lobell and Marshall Burke ; -- Investing in trees to mitigate climate change / Chris Reij ; -- The climate crisis on our plates / Anna Lappe -- Post-harvest losses: a neglected field / Tristram Stuart -- Feeding the cities / Nancy Karanja and Mary Njenga -- Harnessing the knowledge and skills of women farmers / Dianne Forte, Royce Gloria Androa, and Marie-Ange Binagwaho -- Investing in Africa's land : crisis and opportunity / Andrew Rice -- The missing links : going beyond production / Samuel Fromartz -- Improving food production from livestock / -- Mario Herrero [et. al.] -- A road map for nourishing the planet : -- Innovations in understanding complex systems / Hans R. Herren ; -- Innovations in evaluating agricultural development projects / Charles Benbrook ; -- Innovations in institutions to support people and the planet / Marcia Ishii-Eiteman ; -- Innovations in governance / Anuradha Mittal ; -- Innovations in policy reform / Alexandra Spieldoch.