Food Diversity Under Siege from Global Warming, UN Says
Food diversity under siege from global warming, UN says – According to a UN policy paper climate change threatens the genetic diversity of the world’s food supply, and saving crops and animals at risk will be crucial for preserving yields and adapting to wild weather patterns.
Some wild crops may be more resilient to a warmer climate but these are not being cultivated today and are among at-risk species.
Ensuring food security and protecting at-risk species in the face of climate change is one of “the most daunting challenges facing humankind.” Between 16 and 22 percent of wild crop species may be in danger of extinction within the next 50 years.
The UN policy paper suggests that seeds and genetic material from crops under threat should be preserved in labs when they are not safe in the wild.
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