Assessment of Global Warming on Food Production in Afghanistan

Abstract

Global Warming is taking its toll on Afghanistan. Over the past fifty years, rising temperatures and dropping precipitation levels have resulted in a variety of meteorological anomalies that have caused droughts, floods, unseasonal precipitation, falling ground water tables, desertification, and a decline in biodiversity. Additionally, the impact of Global Warming on food security is significant. The climatic changes brought on by Global Warming have a profound impact on food supply chains, food habitats, and food systems in general. These modifications have effect on food production, storage, processing, marketing, availability, promotion, affordability, and quality along the food value chain. More than simply agricultural productivity will need to be taken into consideration in order to adapt food systems for the improvement of food security for the poor and vulnerable and to avert future negative effects of Global Warming. It is projected that further change in climatic conditions will take place over the coming decades, and its effects on Afghans' quality of life and ability to support their families have already been considered as detrimental. Due to their heavy reliance on agriculture for survival, rural residents in Afghanistan are among the most susceptible to the effects of Global Warming among all population groups.

Keywords

• Global Warming
• Food production
• Droughts Afghanistan

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