Impact of slow-onset events related to Climate Change on food security in Latin America and the Caribbean

Zúñiga, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño; Lima, Gabriela Narcizo de; Villoria, Ana María González

doi:10.1016/j.cosust.2021.04.011

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“…Modeling of vulnerability suggests that smallholders in many parts of the region have one or more vulnerability factors that put them at risk (Hannah et al, 2017;Imbach et al, 2017;Harvey et al, 2018;Donatti et al, 2019). Subsistence agriculture and, therefore, food security are increasingly threatened by climate variability and change through the effects of storms, floods, and droughts (Imbach et al, 2017;Ewbank et al, 2019;Abeldaño Zuñiga et al, 2021;Ortiz-Bobea et al, 2021;Hagen et al, 2022). Climate change is also likely to impact husbandry by directly affecting not only livestock but also the crops and resources used in raising livestock (Meza-Herrera et al, 2022;de Jaramillo et al, 2023).…”

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Central America urgently needs to reduce the growing adaptation gap to climate change

Ley,

Guillén Bolaños,

Castaneda

et al. 2023

Front. Clim.

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Central America is highly impacted by current extreme events associated with climate variability and the adverse effects of climate change, showing high vulnerability compounded by its historical context and socioeconomic structure. In light of the important findings published by the WGII of the IPCC AR6 in 2022 on the adverse effects of climate change on the Central American region, there is still a clear need to improve data availability and to increase the number of studies on projections of changes in the climate, risks, impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation from the region to inform decision-makers and practitioners. The region has seen an increase in the number of adaptation projects implemented; however, there is limited information about their success or failure, and there are few case studies and reviews of lessons learned, highlighting an important gap in the implementation of effective adaptation measures. This article presents a current review of the literature on climatology, hydrology, impacts and vulnerability, mitigation and adaptation responses, action plans, and potential losses and damages in the region. It also proposes actionable recommendations based on the main gaps found and presents a case study of the Central American Dry Corridor, one of the climate change and underdevelopment hotspots of the region. We finish with a discussion highlighting the importance of considering system transitions perspectives and the need to plan and implement more transformational adaptation approaches to reduce further losses and damages and to further address adaptation gaps in Central America.

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Section: Impacts On Agriculture and Rural Livelihoodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Central America urgently needs to reduce the growing adaptation gap to climate change

Ley,

Guillén Bolaños,

Castaneda

et al. 2023

Front. Clim.

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“…Furthermore, in order to adapt to the changing climate conditions, farmers might harvest in areas that were previously conserved, contributing to land use changes, which could exacerbate climate change further [31]. Haque and Khan [32] estimated that a one-degree increase in temperature will lead to a crop yield decrease of 7-25% in Saudi Arabia, while others estimate a reduction in crop yield by up to 50% by 2050 [33].…”

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How Can Climate Change Impact Human Health via Food Security? A Bibliometric Analysis

Baars,

Barbir,

Paulino Pires Eustachio

2023

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Global climate change, induced by anthropogenic causes, has severe consequences for Earth and its inhabitants. With the consequences already visible around the globe, one of them is the impact on food security. The lack of food security has serious impacts on health, especially in vulnerable populations who highly depend on a nutritious diet for a healthy life. The following research aims to assess the current research status of climate change, food security and health. In this context, the interlinkage of the three key concepts is analyzed, as well as the related health consequences. To achieve the aims of this research, a bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer, (version 1.6.16) including 453 papers. The data were retrieved from the Scopus database on 10 November 2022. Bibliometric analysis can illustrate emerging and key topic areas using keywords and co-occurrence analysis; hence, it is an adequate method to meet the listed research aims. Five different clusters have been derived from the analysis, each representing a different perspective on interlinkage. From the different clusters, the main consequences of climate change on food security could be derived, such as a decrease in crop yields, less availability of fish and livestock, or food contamination through mycotoxins. These can cause serious health implications, predominantly increasing the rate of malnutrition globally. The work showed the importance of action to prevent the consequences of climate change in relation to food security and health nexus. To do so, adaptation strategies are needed that consider the interdisciplinary scope of the problem, building sustainable measures that benefit each concept.

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“…Climate change directly impacts food production through changing agroecological conditions, affecting people’s livelihoods and the stability of food supplies [ 15 ]. For instance, slow-onset climatic events in Latin America and the Caribbean, such as soil erosion and decline in farmland yield, negatively impact agricultural production, increasing food insecurity [ 16 , 17 ].…”

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The impact of food insecurity on mental health among older adults residing in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Osei-Owusu,

Dhillon,

Luginaah

2024

PLoS ONE

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Over the past few years, food insecurity has been increasing globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, economic downturns and conflict and a number of other intersecting factors. Older adults residing in low- and middle-income countries are more vulnerable to food insecurity. While the impacts of food insecurity on physical health outcomes have been thoroughly researched, the effect on mental health outcomes remains under-researched, especially among older adults. Hence, this systematic review aims to investigate existing literature to assess how food insecurity impacts the mental health of older persons residing in LMICs. A systematic search of six databases and Google for studies was conducted. The search was limited to studies written in English and published between 2000 to the present. We identified 725 studies, out of which 40 studies were selected for a full-text review and 12 studies were included for a final analysis. The significant finding in all the included studies was that food insecurity is associated with the worsening mental health of older adults. We also found a complex interplay of factors such as gender, age, rural/urban and health conditions associated with the aggravation of several mental health outcomes. The findings of this study illuminate the need for improved food programs to improve food security and, consequently, mental health among older adults.

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Impact of slow-onset events related to Climate Change on food security in Latin America and the Caribbean

Cited by 18 publications

References 42 publications

Central America urgently needs to reduce the growing adaptation gap to climate change

Central America urgently needs to reduce the growing adaptation gap to climate change

How Can Climate Change Impact Human Health via Food Security? A Bibliometric Analysis

The impact of food insecurity on mental health among older adults residing in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

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