Cocoa, coffee and wheat: The EU food imports threatened by biodiversity and climate crises
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Euronews.com
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A report by the European Climate Foundation highlights the threats to six key food imports in Europe due to biodiversity loss and climate change. Staples like maize, rice, wheat, cocoa, coffee, and soy are increasingly vulnerable, with over half of their imports coming from climate-sensitive countries. The EU's chocolate industry, heavily reliant on cocoa from West Africa, faces significant risks, with rising import costs and prices for consumers. The report emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate impacts and biodiversity loss, urging EU policymakers to invest in climate resilience for food security. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)