Implications of Climate Change on Fisheries and Food Security

Abstract

Climate change is a burning issue in recent times which induces natural calamities like drought, flood, etc., and also reduces the freshwater resources, resulting in a reduction in food production. Insufficient food availability leads to labor migration and food insecurity, and loss of livelihood and purchasing power of rural poor people. Not only agricultural production, but climate change affects fisheries production also. As Asia is having the highest population, food demand is also high and in consequence, an increasing number of people are suffering from adverse effects of climate change. To mitigate food insecurity, National Food Security Act needs to be followed which has aim to improve household food security.