What climate change implies for global food security

Global warming impacts the way that food is produced and can lead to reductions in the nutritional properties of some crops. A new book called "Climate Change and Food Systems" assesses climate change and the ways that we can cope with it. It takes the data from scientists and economists who have taken stock of climate change impacts on food and agriculture at global and regional levels over the past two decades.

Because many countries are dependent on agriculture and farming for their food sources, weather conditions are extremely important. Warmer, drier conditions nearer the equator are likely to reduce agricultural production in those areas while moderate warming may, at least in the short term, benefit crop production further away.

The negative climate effects will end up falling on the countries that are the least developed and more problems will develop from this. The book studies the impact that climate change will have on people's health and nutrition such as lack of vitamins and obesity. To battle these issues, discussion and awareness needs to happen on the link between global warming and climate change. Structured dialogues such as this book provide platforms for these discussions.

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