IIED Food Security Index Assesses Climate Change Impacts

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IIED Food Security Index Assesses Climate Change Impacts

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IIED Food Security Index Assesses Climate Change Impacts

The International Institute for Environment and Development released the Food Security Index highlighting climate change impacts on food systems. The report flags India as one of the most vulnerable large economies to food insecurity under rising temperatures.

IIED Food Security Index

Dimension Key Details
Published By International Institute for Environment and Development
Purpose Provides assessment of climate change impact on food security systems
Framework Comprises four pillars 1. availability 2. accessibility 3. utilization and 4. sustainability
India Ranking India is positioned among most vulnerable large economies in food security index
India Risk Category India is identified as most concerning in the index for food insecurity
Temperature Impact India food security score may decline by about 15 percent under 1 point 5 degree and 2 degree warming scenarios
Global Inequality Rising temperatures widen gap between richer and poorer countries in securing food
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