Scientific review of the impact of climate change on plant pests: A global challenge to prevent and mitigate plant-pest risks in agriculture, forestry and ecosystems
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IPPC Secretariat. FAO on behalf of the IPPC Secretariat, Rome, Italy, 2021, 88 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-134435-4
Climate change represents an unprecedented challenge to the world’s
biosphere and to the global community. It also represents a unique
challenge for plant health. Human activities and increased market
globalization, coupled with rising temperatures, has led to a situation
that is favourable to pest movement and establishment. This scientific
review assesses the potential effects of climate change on plant pests
and consequently on plant health. The evidence assessed strongly
indicates that climate change has already expanded some pests’ host
range and geographical distribution, and may further increase the risk
of pest introduction to new areas. This calls for international
cooperation and development of harmonized plant protection strategies to
help countries successfully adapt their pest risk management measures
to climate change.
Full text: https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cb4769en