Problems faced by agriculture amid climate change are closely intertwined with non-ag issues. Solutions often have downsides. We have to embrace the complexity, talk to each other, innovate, use technology and be flexible to find solutions that feed us without causing harm to people and while improving and protecting the environment.
Amanda Crump, UC Davis associate professor, discussed food insecurity, conflict, and their interconnectedness at a United Nations Day event. She highlighted the importance of inclusive, community-driven solutions to building food security and peace, sharing personal stories from Nepal.