Extreme heat is breaking food systems worldwide and UN agencies warn of worse ahead

Published on 24 April 2026

Heatwaves are making harvests fail even sooner

UN agencies warn that rising heatwaves are undermining global food systems as farmers and fishers face worsening conditions. Yields are dropping and harvests are failing more frequently, threatening supply and livelihoods. The agencies say the outlook will keep deteriorating unless climate change is urgently addressed.

Heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity
Farm and fisheries yields are falling sharply
Harvest failures are becoming more common
UN warns action on climate change is urgent

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Extreme heat is breaking food systems worldwide and UN agencies warn of worse ahead

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