{"id":14693,"date":"2023-11-03T10:44:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=14693"},"modified":"2023-11-03T10:44:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:44:05","slug":"climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Phenomenon and Food Security &#8211; UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis &#8211; 13th September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The intertwining of climate phenomenon and food security presents a formidable challenge that demands urgent attention. In recent years, the erratic and extreme weather patterns brought about by climate change have disrupted agricultural systems worldwide, making it increasingly difficult for farmers to predict and plan their harvests. These disruptions have not only led to crop failures and decreased yields but have also fueled food price volatility, exacerbating the vulnerability of vulnerable populations to hunger and malnutrition. As the global community grapples with the escalating consequences of climate change, it becomes imperative for governments, organizations, and individuals to work collaboratively to implement sustainable agricultural practices, invest in climate-resilient crop varieties, and ensure equitable access to resources, with the ultimate aim of safeguarding food security for current and future generations. The close link between climate phenomenon and food security underscores the pressing need for comprehensive strategies that address both issues concurrently, recognizing that a holistic approach is vital to ensure a sustainable and nourished world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-3 <\/strong>Climate Change and Conservation\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d46fc3834bf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Exam_View\" title=\"Exam View:\">Exam View:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Context\" title=\"Context:\">Context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#About_the_El_Nino_and_El_Nino_Southern_Oscillation_ENSO\" title=\"About the El Nino and El Nino Southern Oscillation [ENSO]:&nbsp;\">About the El Nino and El Nino Southern Oscillation [ENSO]:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Impact_of_El_Nino_Phase_on_Climate\" title=\"Impact of El Nino Phase on Climate:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Impact of El Nino Phase on Climate:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Impact_of_El_Nino_on_food_security\" title=\"Impact of El Ni\u00f1o on food security:&nbsp;\">Impact of El Ni\u00f1o on food security:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Impact_of_El_Nino_on_northeast_monsoon\" title=\"Impact of El Nino on northeast monsoon:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Impact of El Nino on northeast monsoon:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Response_to_Climate_Change_phenomenon\" title=\"Response to Climate Change phenomenon:&nbsp;\">Response to Climate Change phenomenon:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#FAQ_How_does_climate_change_impact_food_security\" title=\"FAQ: How does climate change impact food security?\">FAQ: How does climate change impact food security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#FAQ_What_are_the_regions_most_vulnerable_to_the_impact_of_climate_phenomenon_on_food_security\" title=\"FAQ: What are the regions most vulnerable to the impact of climate phenomenon on food security?\">FAQ: What are the regions most vulnerable to the impact of climate phenomenon on food security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#FAQ_How_can_we_mitigate_the_effects_of_climate_change_on_food_security\" title=\"FAQ: How can we mitigate the effects of climate change on food security?\">FAQ: How can we mitigate the effects of climate change on food security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#FAQ_Are_there_any_short-term_solutions_to_address_climate-related_food_security_challenges\" title=\"FAQ: Are there any short-term solutions to address climate-related food security challenges?\">FAQ: Are there any short-term solutions to address climate-related food security challenges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#FAQ_How_can_individuals_contribute_to_improving_food_security_in_the_face_of_climate_change\" title=\"FAQ: How can individuals contribute to improving food security in the face of climate change?\">FAQ: How can individuals contribute to improving food security in the face of climate change?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/climate-phenomenon-and-food-security-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-13th-september-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_View\"><\/span><strong>Exam View: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>El Nino and El Nino Southern Oscillation; El Nino Phase and Climate Change; El Ni\u00f1o and food security; Response to Climate Change phenomenon<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span>Context: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There has been a series of disruptive weather and climate phenomena in India this year, demonstrating the complexity of our precipitation system. Western disturbance, which usually brings rain and moisture to the western Himalayas parts of northern India during winters, has remained active late into the summer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_El_Nino_and_El_Nino_Southern_Oscillation_ENSO\"><\/span>About the El Nino and El Nino Southern Oscillation [ENSO]:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>El Ni\u00f1o<\/strong> is a climate pattern that describes the <strong>unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In a normal year, a <strong>surface low pressure<\/strong> develops in the region of <strong>northern Australia and Indonesia<\/strong> and a <strong>high-pressure system over the coast of Peru<\/strong>. As a result, trade winds over the Pacific Ocean move strongly from east to west.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The easterly flow of the trade winds carries <strong>warm surface waters westward<\/strong>, bringing convective storms to Indonesia and coastal Australia. Along the coast of Peru, <strong>cold bottom cold nutrient-rich water<\/strong> wells up to the surface to replace the warm water that is pulled to the west.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In an El Ni\u00f1o year, <strong>air pressure drops over large areas<\/strong> of the central Pacific and along the coast of South America.&nbsp;<\/li><li>There is a weak high in the western Pacific. This change in pressure pattern causes the trade winds to be reduced intensity and sometimes it might even get reversed.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This reduction allows the <strong>equatorial counter-current to accumulate warm ocean water along the coastlines of Peru and Ecuador<\/strong>. This prevents <strong>upwelling of cold deep ocean water<\/strong> along the coast of Peru and brings <strong>drought to Indonesia and Australia<\/strong> along with rains in South America&nbsp;<\/li><li>The formation of an El Ni\u00f1o is linked with the Pacific Ocean circulation pattern known as the southern oscillation. El Nino and Southern Oscillation coincide most of the time hence their combination is called <strong>ENSO \u2013 El Nino Southern Oscillation.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"221\" data-id=\"10308\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-13-185613.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10308 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 405px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 405\/221;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"227\" data-id=\"10309\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-13-185547.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10309 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 386px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 386\/227;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_El_Nino_Phase_on_Climate\"><\/span>Impact of El Nino Phase on Climate:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Droughts and water scarcity <\/strong>in South East Asia and Australia. It leads to water scarcity in many parts of India and adversely affects agriculture, causing a decrease in crop yields.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Forest fires<\/strong>: During El Ni\u00f1o years, drier conditions may increase the likelihood of forest fires, especially in regions prone to such disasters.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Climate extremes<\/strong>: El Ni\u00f1o can contribute to other climate extremes in India, such as heatwaves and intense cyclones.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Climate induced disasters<\/strong>: Landslides and flooding in the western Himalaya and northern India leads to destruction of infrastructure and loss of life.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Inter annual Variability in rainfall<\/strong>: 65% of the inter-annual variability of the southwest monsoon, over many decades, can be attributed to the combined effects of ENSO and the IOD.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_El_Nino_on_food_security\"><\/span>Impact of El Ni\u00f1o on food security:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Affects agricultural processes<\/strong>: El Nino and associated phenomenon affects rain fed agriculture by delaying the start of rains, affecting sowing, hot temperatures negatively influence plant growth and soil moisture.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Unirrigated lands<\/strong>: More than 50% of agricultural land is unirrigated. Thus any delays in monsoon affects crop growth severely.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Erratic Monsoons<\/strong>: Breaks in monsoon, delays in its advent and disproportionate rainfall in different regions affects growth of crops and hampers food security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Dependence on green water irrigated regions<\/strong>: Even in irrigated areas, many dominant crops require green water (Green water is rain-fed soil moisture tapped by food and cash crops, eventually transpiring into the atmosphere) to different extents. For example, in kharif season, rice paddy under irrigation uses green water to the tune of 35%.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Growth of Rabi crops<\/strong>: Contributions of green water from northeast monsoon in southeast India and Western disturbance in north plays significant roles in determining the fate of Rabi crops.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_El_Nino_on_northeast_monsoon\"><\/span>Impact of El Nino on northeast monsoon:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Central India\u2019s highlands, encompassing <strong>36 districts in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra<\/strong>, which are emerging as climate change hotspots critical for our water, food and ecological security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>NE Monsoon feeds headwaters for five of India\u2019s 10 major river basins<\/strong> thus playing an important role in India\u2019s water security.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Response_to_Climate_Change_phenomenon\"><\/span>Response to Climate Change phenomenon:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Reducing dependence on water-intensive crops<\/strong>: With introduction of millets agriculture is shifting to less water-intensive crops which may reduce vulnerability of our food systems to phenomena like El Ni\u00f1o.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Adaptations and alternative crop strategies<\/strong> like shifting to millets and alternative varieties of dominant cereals and advisories to farmers to switch to crops with shorter growing cycles.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Alternative short-term and long-term management of our dams and reservoirs<\/strong> is required to reduce the risk of dam-based flood disasters and ecological damage to aquatic ecosystems.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/51645\/OPS\/G0BBOB7EK.1.png?cropFromPage=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_How_does_climate_change_impact_food_security\"><\/span><strong>FAQ:<\/strong> How does climate change impact food security? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Climate change affects food security by causing extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, which can lead to crop failures and decreased agricultural productivity. Rising temperatures can also affect the quality and quantity of food produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_What_are_the_regions_most_vulnerable_to_the_impact_of_climate_phenomenon_on_food_security\"><\/span><strong>FAQ:<\/strong> What are the regions most vulnerable to the impact of climate phenomenon on food security? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Regions with a high dependence on agriculture and limited adaptive capacity are the most vulnerable. Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and small island nations are particularly at risk due to their reliance on rain-fed agriculture and limited resources for adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_How_can_we_mitigate_the_effects_of_climate_change_on_food_security\"><\/span><strong>FAQ:<\/strong> How can we mitigate the effects of climate change on food security? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Mitigation strategies include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable farming practices, and investing in climate-resilient crop varieties. Implementing water-saving technologies and improving agricultural infrastructure also play crucial roles in minimizing climate-related food security risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Are_there_any_short-term_solutions_to_address_climate-related_food_security_challenges\"><\/span><strong>FAQ:<\/strong> Are there any short-term solutions to address climate-related food security challenges? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> While long-term strategies are essential, short-term solutions include building climate information systems for farmers to make informed decisions, establishing emergency food reserves, and providing financial support to farmers during climate-related crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_How_can_individuals_contribute_to_improving_food_security_in_the_face_of_climate_change\"><\/span><strong>FAQ:<\/strong> How can individuals contribute to improving food security in the face of climate change? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint through lifestyle changes like eating less meat, conserving water, and minimizing food waste. 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