Atlantic Canada
Climate Network

Climate change has profound implications for food security, intersecting with various aspects of agriculture, water resources, food prices, livelihoods, and nutrition. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns affect crop yields, water availability, and land suitability for agriculture. This leads to reduced productivity, increased food prices, and threats to rural livelihoods. Climate change also impacts the nutritional value of food, potentially exacerbating malnutrition. Addressing these intersections requires sustainable agricultural practices, resilient food systems, and adaptive strategies to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. Collaboration and coordinated efforts are crucial to building climate-resilient and sustainable food systems that can mitigate the challenges of climate change and ensure food security for all.