Food Insecurity and Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

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What can be a consequence of food insecurity according to the text?

Increase in violence and conflict

Which economic sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions?

Electricity and Heat Production

What environmental factor threatens rice production in Bangladesh and Vietnam?

Sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion

Which country is likely to face significant water shortages by 2050 due to salinity issues?

<p>Bangladesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of climate change on food security mentioned in the text?

<p>Threat to food production and livelihoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of institute is NIBIO according to the text?

<p>Bioeconomy Research Institute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has historically been a major factor influencing agricultural production?

<p>Available land area</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defined the global food system as 'the sum of actors, sectors, and interactions along the food value chains'?

<p>Fan S</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the research gaps addressed in the CCAFS Working Paper no. 255?

<p>Agricultural systems analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancement has influenced agricultural production since the green revolution?

<p>Inorganic fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provided insights into economics in food systems transformation in 2021?

<p>Nature Food by Fan S</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions directly attributed to the Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use sector?

<p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which economic sector employs half of the global workforce?

<p>Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected global population in 2050 according to Max Roser (2013)?

<p>9.7 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector creates economic profit at the expense of the natural environment?

<p>Industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much food will be needed in the future according to the text?

<p>9.7 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions from Electricity and Heat Production?

<p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does food availability utilisation refer to?

<p>Utilisation of food in conjunction with adequate diet, clean water, sanitation, and healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in per capita food consumption as incomes rise?

<p>Increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of food accessibility stability?

<p>Ensuring a secure population's access to adequate food at all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compared to 1961, how much more food per person is produced today?

<p>50% more</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region is discussed in the text in relation to climate change impacts and food security?

<p>ASEAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the paper 'Meat consumption, health, and the environment'?

<p>Paul Aveyard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of food does Singapore currently import?

<p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the paper 'Paper of the Day: Poore & Nemecek (2018)' published?

<p>EnvironMath website</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative is mentioned for boosting local food production in Singapore?

<p>&quot;30 by 30&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the paper 'Meat consumption, health, and the environment' published?

<p>2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Sky Greens vertical in Singapore?

<p>Boosting local food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does FAO stand for in the context of the text?

<p>Food and Agriculture Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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