Science Lead - Food Security @metoffice Sustainability Director @FoodDrinkDevon Professor @BristolUni & songwriter. PhD FRMetS FRSA. Own views. He/Him.
Professor Pete Falloon, Science Lead, Food Security at the @metoffice, delivered a compelling overview of how climate change is reshaping agriculture and food security in the UK and beyond.
Key points included:
🟣 Escalating climate risks
🟣 Policy and action adaptation gaps
🟣 Practical adaptation ‘quick wins’
🟣 Changing global supply chains
🟣 Science and policy integration
🟣 Nutrient and chemical management
He concluded by highlighting both the risks and opportunities ahead, urging the industry to work together to support adoption and implementation of climate adaptation measures.
#AICConference25#AgricultureUK#AgriFood#ClimateResilience
is the UK public prepared for shocks to the food system? Are affluent societies that are used to plentiful flows? Following from my report to the National Preparedness Commission, I urge the UK public to be be involved. Resilience is a community matter. theguardian.com/commentisfre…
In this month's Climate Conversations @WeatherAlex & Clare Nasir look at the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Find out why they are important & hear from @metoffice experts on how our work supports them.
👀 full episode here 👇
youtu.be/uP-ncuacE8w
Devon food and drink businesses - join the Devon Food Partnership and Prosper Business Support for a morning at Exeter Science Park on 30 Jan exploring how to improve your packaging and waste👇
eventbrite.com/e/people-plan…
ALT People Planet Profit - Packaging & Waste Solutions event graphic
To NFFN Farmer Debbie Wilkins, regenerative agriculture means “restoring soil health and reconnecting with the land”. A key takeaway from @WildlifeTrusts Wild Live event this evening. A great way to kick off a week of inspiring talks in Oxford 🙌
Looking forward to @oxfordfarming#OFC2025 & joining the @TheAHDB panel session on the pressing challenge of climate change.
Experts from AHDB, @metoffice & @fromIGD will explore how to build a resilient future & highlight key themes from their upcoming Climate Adaptation Report
Delighted to be invited to the launch of this brilliant new initiative @BictonCollege@SatAppsCatapult - supporting the future of resilient and productive farming.
Exciting launch of our new Environmental Space Living Lab, a cutting-edge hub for innovation & sustainability, in partnership with @SatAppsCatapult 🎉 From robotics to 5G technology, the lab will tackle global challenges like climate change, food security & sustainable farming 🌍
A good week - speaking at a @DefraGovUK AgriFood Chain Directorate away day at the Oval, followed by a brilliant lunch in the House of Lords for the Sustainable Farm Network, thanks to Michael Lee and @HarperAdamsUni . With dear colleagues @StefanKepinski and @NigelScollan
PhD opportunity with Dan Bebber, Ben Youngman, @PeteFalloon and I to make a difference in the world for food security. Please share with your networks!
🚨Once again, we are sending out a Red Alert.
📈The #StateOfClimate Update confirms that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record—hotter even than 2023, which smashed all previous records.
🎥Press Conference from #COP29: unfccc.int/event/wmo-state-o…