Global Food Systems Threatened by Extreme Heat, UN Report Warns
• UN report warns that extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting farmers and livestock.
• Crop yields are declining due to heat stress, with maize and wheat yields already reduced in some areas.
• Adaptation measures and early warning systems are crucial to help farmers cope with the challenges of extreme heat.
UN report: extreme heat endangers food
A recent United Nations report, jointly authored by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), underscores the severe threat that extreme heat poses to global food systems. The report highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, which are pushing food production to the brink worldwide.
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