Ways to tackle food crisis amidst worsening climate change

The World Economic Forum outlines a number of strategies that can be used to help ensure that everyone has access to enough nutritious food, even in the face of the challenges posed by climate change.

The seven strategies outlined in the article are:

• Invest in climate-resilient agriculture: This includes developing new crop varieties that are better able to withstand drought, floods, and other extreme weather events. It also includes investing in irrigation systems and other technologies that can help farmers to adapt to climate change.

• Promote sustainable food production practices: This includes reducing the use of pesticides and fertilisers, and improving soil health. It also includes supporting organic farming and other methods of production that are less harmful to the environment.

• Protect forests and another natural ecosystems: Forests play an important role in regulating the climate and providing food and other resources for people. Protecting forests and other natural ecosystems is essential for ensuring food security in the long term.

• Improve food storage and distribution systems: This includes investing in infrastructure that can help to reduce food waste and ensure that food is available to people in all parts of the world.

• Promote sustainable diets: This includes eating less meat and more plant-based foods. It also includes reducing food waste and choosing local and seasonal produce whenever possible.

• Strengthen social safety nets: This includes providing financial assistance to people who are struggling to afford food. It also includes investing in programs that can help people to grow their own food and access healthy food options.

Support research and development: This includes investing in research on new crop varieties, sustainable agricultural practices, and other ways to improve food security.