Extreme weather events are increasingly threatening global food security, as highlighted in a recent report. Climate change is driving more frequent occurrences of droughts, floods, and heatwaves, which disrupt agricultural production and exacerbate food shortages.
The impacts are particularly severe in vulnerable regions, where communities already face challenges related to poverty and conflict. As extreme weather continues to escalate, it poses a significant risk to food availability, access, and stability, necessitating urgent action to bolster resilience in agricultural systems worldwide.
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