Climate Change Threatens Global Food Production

A recent study published in Nature Food warns that climate change could jeopardize up to a third of global food production, Anadolu Agency reported. Researchers from Aalto University, Finland, analyzed the effects of rising temperatures, altered precipitation, and increasing aridity on 30 major food crops. The findings indicate that low-latitude regions will face the most severe impacts, with up to half of crop production at risk due to unfavorable climate conditions.

Key staples like rice, maize, and wheat, which provide over two-thirds of the world’s food energy, are particularly vulnerable. In sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 75% of current production could be threatened if global warming exceeds 3°C. While mid- and high-latitude areas may retain productive land and even expand crop diversity, they too will face challenges from new pests and extreme weather.

Researchers emphasize the need for collective action to mitigate climate change and adapt to its effects to secure future food systems.