DATE: 4 July 2023
SECTOR: Farming, Food Production
SOURCE: Nature Communications
TOPIC: The real threat of climate change to food production
SUMMARY: A look at the effectiveness of current models in predicting the impacts of climate change on global food security
DESCRIPTION: A recent study by researchers in the United States and Germany examined the likelihood of several major food-producing regions experiencing low crop yields simultaneously due to extreme weather. If this were to happen, it could lead to price spikes, food insecurity, and even civil unrest. The study also assessed the accuracy of current climate and crop models in predicting these risks and their impact on global food security, concluding that immediate improvements are needed.
Read the study: Risks of synchronized low yields are underestimated in climate and crop model projections | Nature Communications
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