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Briefing: Could reduced air pollution from climate mitigation boost crop yields and lower hunger risk?

Strategic angle: An international research team found that climate mitigation consistent with the 1.5 °C target could raise global hunger risk in 2050 by 17% compared to a baseline scenario.

Editorial StaffMarch 16, 20261 min read

Research indicates potential benefits of climate mitigation on agriculture.

Study uses multiple global agroeconomic models.

Findings suggest a significant increase in global hunger risk by 2050.