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Climate Change Threatens Food Security: Urgent Action Needed

6/22/2025

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Climate change is a looming threat to our food systems, with projections showing crop yields could plummet by 11% by 2100, despite efforts to cut emissions. In South Africa, soaring temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are jeopardizing maize production, leaving 21% of households facing food insecurity. Experts urge immediate action through climate-smart farming and comprehensive support for farmers to tackle these pressing issues.

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Climate change is a looming threat to our food systems, with projections showing crop yields could plummet by 11% by 2100, despite efforts to cut emissions. In South Africa, soaring temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are jeopardizing maize production, leaving 21% of households facing food insecurity. Experts urge immediate action through climate-smart farming and comprehensive support for farmers to tackle these pressing issues.