Food systems in the face of climate change: reviewing the state of research in South Pacific Islands

Food security, in the context of a rapidly changing climate, is one of the most prominent global challenges facing human societies today. Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, while facing additional stress from globalisation and increased supply chain disruption. This review aims to document our understanding of food system vulnerability to climate change in the region, and identify the existing studies that could inform policy and decision-making. The review also serves to discern the dominant focal areas of research, as well as where gaps exist for emerging research.

Trudinger, H., Crimp, S. & Friedman, R.S. Food systems in the face of climate change: reviewing the state of research in South Pacific Islands. Reg Environ Change 23, 45 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-023-02040-3