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Climate change drives food insecurity in small island nations, study finds

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A new report from the Lancet Countdown highlights the severe impact of climate change on food security in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The analysis indicates that increased heatwaves and droughts have led to an additional 2.7 million people in 26 SIDS experiencing food insecurity. The report emphasizes that these vulnerable nations, despite contributing minimally to global emissions, face disproportionate climate-related issues, including inadequate climate finance and a heavy reliance on food imports. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Hailstone, Contributor ·

    Climate Change Driving Food Insecurity In Small Islands, Study Finds

    The report from the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change highlights the growing relationship between climate change and food insecurity

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