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The consequences of climate change ripple through agriculture and fisheries. Severe weather events—like typhoons, droughts, and flooding—disrupt planting and harvesting cycles, leading to food shortages and price hikes. For example, rice production, heavily dependent on monsoon rains, faces delays and crop failures during flood seasons.
Sea temperature rises and ocean acidification threaten fish stocks, forcing populations to migrate to cooler waters or decline altogether. This impacts not only local economies but also global markets, as most countries, including Singapore, import the majority of their food. The ripple effects could threaten global food security, especially in regions with less resilience.