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The context: not only the developing world, but also Europe has begun to deal with the scarcity of natural resources, including water. Because food and water are considered to be elements of the universal human rights, every human being should have adequate access to them. Due to several reasons, including climate change, the land suitable for agricultural uses has been decreasing, resulting in a need for an increased trade in food as well as better for farming strategies.
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Shah, M.M. et al. (2009). Resources. In: Schrogl, KU., Mathieu, C., Lukaszczyk, A. (eds) Threats, Risks and Sustainability — Answers by Space. Studies in Space Policy, vol 2. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-87450-9_4
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