Climate change poses a major threat to our food supply. It is changing the conditions for growing and producing food, increasing the risk of food poisoning, and making it more difficult to guarantee the safety and quality of our food. Adaptation strategies are needed in agriculture and food processing to mitigate the effects of climate change and provide sufficient, safe, and healthy food for all.
Food cultivation and production:
| Droughts | Floods | Heat waves | Moisture | growing crops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droughts make it more difficult to grow crops and reduce yields. | Floods destroy crops and farmland. | Heat waves harm plants and animals. | Changes in precipitation affect the availability of water for agriculture. | Some regions will become unsuitable for growing certain crops. |
Microbiological changes:
| Heat | Bad microorganisms | pest infestation |
|---|---|---|
| Heat promotes the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi in food. | Lead to increased cases of food poisoning. | New pests and diseases can attack plants. |
Food safety
Higher temperatures and changing environmental conditions promote the growth of pathogens in food. This increases the risk of food poisoning and other illnesses. The shelf life of food may be shortened. Food production and processing must be adapted to the changed conditions. This is often expensive and time-consuming. t is more difficult to guarantee the quality and safety of food.