Examining the Effects of Climate Change on Food Security: Challenges and Strategic Solutions
Keywords:
Climate Change, Food Security, Agricultural Productivity, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate-Smart Practices, Global CooperationAbstract
This review explores the complex relationship between climate change and global food security, focusing on the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions and the solutions to mitigate their effects. Climate change, with its impact on temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events, presents significant risks to agricultural productivity, food availability, and nutrition. Vulnerable populations, including smallholder farmers and low-income communities, are disproportionately affected by these changes. This review examines strategies such as climate-smart agriculture, water conservation, and international cooperation to enhance the resilience of food systems. Effective policy interventions, technological innovation, and collaboration are critical to building sustainable food systems capable of adapting to the growing threats posed by climate change.
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