The Young Reporters for the Environment Journalism Competition is a way for students aged 11 – 25 to express themselves and be a voice for their environment through awareness, advocacy, or a solution-based submission. Students can submit their entries in 4 different ways: writing, photography, short film and podcast.
2026’s Theme was Food Security & Climate Change
We are delighted to share that Young Reporter for the Environment Zoë Mir has been selected as a 1st Place Winner in the 15-18 age category in the Global YRE Competition for her article “Eat Em to Beat Em”!
We are also delighted to share the Young Reporters for the Environment National Winners, Zoë Mir and Hunter Roy, were invited to participate in an exciting collaborative project between
YRE and Bow Seat, where young people from around the world have inspired one another through art, photography, and journalism. Each collaboration brings together three interconnected works:
- A Bow Seat artwork
- A YRE Photo
- A YRE article
Together, they form ten creative networks of conversations that explore environmental issues through different perspectives, and lived experiences.
You can view Zoe and Hunters exciting work below!
Check out some of the amazing submissions created by Bermuda’s talented youth below:
First Place Winners
Eat ’Em to Beat ’Em:
How Killing Invasive Lionfish Can Improve Food Security in Bermuda
Zoë Mir | George School
Snorkeling with my dad through the reefs of Bermuda—the small island territory in the North Atlantic that I call home—always reveals something new. Today the reef is loud and bustling with marine life: Colorful parrotfish scrape the algae off coral, and sergeant majors follow me, darting around my feet. We swim around the rocky shoreline at Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve, and as my dad swims ahead, I spot something out of place: red, black and white flowerlike fins. A lionfish.
Lionfish—voracious, venomous predators—are native to the tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian oceans, but not to Bermuda, a 54 square–kilometer archipelago that is home to the northernmost coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. First spotted in the Atlantic in the 1980s, they have multiplied rapidly. In the lionfish’s native waters, predators like groupers, snappers, sharks and moray eels keep their populations in balance; however, in places like Bermuda, where these animals don’t typically recognize lionfish as prey—and smaller creatures don’t see lionfish as predators—there is a drastic disparity. Lionfish sit on the sand or in crevices under and between reefs, feasting on more than 70 species of fish and marine invertebrates, some of which are more than half the lionfishes’ size of about 30 to 38 centimeters. In fact, research shows lionfish in the Atlantic are becoming obese, eating one to two fish per minute—out-competing local predators and human fishermen.
When lionfish decimate reefs, they not only upset the balance of ecosystems but also threaten fishing and food security. Though Bermuda’s fishing industry fuels less than one percent of the territory’s gross domestic product (GDP), it is an essential part of Bermudian culture and vital for the island’s approximately 300 commercial fishermen. Snapper, tuna and rockfish are local favorites and can often be found fresh in restaurants, while many residents also enjoy catching and cooking seafood themselves or with family and friends.
To protect fishermen and combat the lionfish invasion, humans are fighting back. In Bermuda, this most often means culling lionfish through spearfishing: Cullers complete educational courses and earn permits before entering the water to hunt the invasive fish, which must be handled carefully. Hunting lionfish is, as Bermudian Kwe’shon Woods-Hollis says, “a valuable opportunity for fishermen to harvest a plentiful resource while supporting environmental conservation. [… F]ishermen can not only increase their catch but also help protect native fish populations that lionfish would otherwise prey upon.” Woods-Hollis, an active lionfish culler and volunteer lionfish culling instructor for the Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), believes there are many ways to protect Bermuda from lionfish and ensure “a more balanced and sustainable relationship with other marine life.”
Even students are getting involved with lionfish culling. Rogan Cabral, 17, learned how to hunt lionfish from his dad. “When I was younger, I would simply follow him and watch him. Eventually, once I got my junior permit, he would coach me on how to shoot them, where to find them, etc., and now I go out by myself and often come back successful.” This January, Cabral competed alongside 95 others in the 2026 Winter Lionfish Derby—an annual one-month competition to remove lionfish from Bermuda’s waters—during which more than 1,000 lionfish were caught. He is currently one of the top 10 cullers on the island, having caught 52 fish so far in 2026. Not only did Cabral enjoy helping to remove lionfish from Bermuda’s waters, but he says, culling “shaped my view of the environment, as while diving, I get to see many cool things, like shipwrecks, unique coral structures, or even rare animals.” Cabral knows other young people culling lionfish, but he says there are challenges. Wetsuits, spears and other diving equipment is expensive. He also thinks that “if it were to be more widely broadcast, and more well-known, more people would want to get involved.”
Lionfish sightings and culling are reported through the Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce, an organization that works to reduce lionfish presence in Bermuda (Woods-Hollis is one of its board members). Through the implementation of the Bermuda Lionfish Control Plan—a document detailing threats posed by lionfish as well as potential future actions—the taskforce promotes education and research while outlining goals. “The lionfish invasion in Bermuda is not a temporary issue,” says Woods-Hollis. “It is a long-term challenge that requires sustained attention. Without continued commitment to controlling their population, we risk causing irreversible damage to our fragile reef system.”
Even if culling efforts restrict the current population of lionfish, research suggests this may not be enough. Lionfish thrive in temperatures between 10-15°C and 30°C, and due to climate change, areas with ocean temperatures in this range are expanding. As temperatures worldwide continue to rise, lionfish could threaten new territories as far as the coasts of France, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, South Africa and New Zealand. What’s more, some research has suggested that lionfish may also eat and reproduce faster in warmer water, because their digestion uses less energy in higher temperatures.
If humans don’t adapt, fishermen around the world—not only in Bermuda—are at risk. Promoting the consumption of lionfish as a delicious, nutritious food could encourage more people to engage in lionfish prevention programs. Recipes using lionfish meat are made accessible by the Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce, some of which include tacos, chowder and ceviche.
After experiencing a hunt and eating lionfish tacos as part of a program with other teenagers, I had the opportunity to learn to spear and safely handle the venomous fish myself. I earned my permit this spring and plan to go spearfishing. Experience has shown me that building connections within Bermuda’s community will be essential to preventing the spread of lionfish and the destruction of our marine ecosystems; for fishermen and food security worldwide, youth are the future. “Engaging young people is essential to this effort,” says Woods-Hollis, “as it fosters ongoing awareness, brings fresh perspectives, and ensures that future generations remain invested in protecting our waters.”
Works Cited
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- Brook, Jack. Invasive Lionfish Have Huge Appetites. Hotter Oceans Will Make Them Hungrier, New Study Finds. Miami Herald, 2019, https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article236419363.html.
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Our Amazing Ocean: Stopping Climate Change and Ensuring Food Security
Julia Stoppa | MSA
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a tiny little ocean organism, such as plankton or a shelled creature like a mussel, in a huge, full of diversity, ocean? Different ocean creatures swim around you, tiny, strange organisms, jellyfish, and a turtle that gracefully passes by. Then, right behind you, a gigantic, but gentle, animal opens his mouth wide. Suddenly, everything went black. You were swallowed by a whale who just ate the krill.
I had this special opportunity to experience this using Virtual Reality headsets on a class field trip to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) station on an island called Bermuda in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. But did you know that climate change is affecting our ocean, and all the amazing organisms that live there? It is not only negatively impacting our ocean, but our food security as well. Let’s dive in!
You might already know what climate change is. Human activities like burning fossil fuels or driving a gasoline car emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The extra heat gets trapped there, causing our Earth to warm up and creating extreme weather events. It impacts on the ocean toa: rising sea levels, melting ice, ocean acidification and more. The ocean absorbs a big amount of carbon dioxide. Ocean acidification happens when carbon dioxide mixes with ocean water, making the water more acidic. When water temperatures are high for a period of time, it makes corals bleach, which means they turn white. When the coral dies, thousands of ocean organisms lose their homes. But how does this all relate to food
security? Food security is access to safe and healthy food.
Around the world, millions of people experience hunger. Climate change can also cause food insecurity. Ocean acidification causes shell-building organisms to struggle to build their shells, making them less likely to survive and reproduce. This affects the whole ocean ecosystem because predators that eat crustaceans, like mussels and krill, will lack sufficient food. Their population will decrease, which will impact the food web. This not only modifies ocean animals’ lives but also affects us because seafood is a staple diet for many people. This also applies to communities near the ocean because those countries’ economies depend on the fishing industry. This shows the effect of climate change on our food security. So, what can we do to help stop climate change to ensure that everybody is food secure?
There are many things we can do to stop climate change. We can plant more trees and ride our bicycles or use public transportation to go to school/work instead of gasoline cars. We can also use renewable energy like solar panels of wind turbines instead of fossil fuels. Raising awareness about how climate change is affecting our food security will encourage people to take action. We can donate to charities to help the people who have little/no food. Organizations in Bermuda tike the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo (BAMZ), Bermuda National Trust (BNT), and many more are helping to stop climate change. BIOS scientists explore the ocean using different vessels and facilities. They have some of the longest-running oceanographic and atmospheric observation programs. The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) is educating Bermuda about climate change. Many organizations, for example the World Food Programme (WFP), are helping people facing food insecurity. We got this! Together we can stop climate change and help make food security possible for everyone!
Works Cited
- Is the ozone hole causing climate change? – NASA Science
- How is climate change impacting the world’s ocean | United Nations
- What is food security? | World Food Programme
- How Does Climate Change Affect Marine Life? – ScienceInsights
- Home Page | BIOS
- Photo sources: OIP.r4Bw5OLT8XOopM4nlo_AKQHaEK (474×266) https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XAAoJvme0c/WK7SX5Zxq4I/AAAAAAAALz4/Zz6bToMgtdcN2q6fMCs6OHwuLAY9pvdkwCLcB/ $1600/Plankton–small–organisms–of–big–importance–Sanja–Zamuda.jpg.jpg
BUEI Explorers and Explainers
Isla Paterson, Tristan White, Noah Furbert, Tallulah Morris, Remi Petit, Sebastien Garzia, Sarai Burgess, Mylo Whitehurst
Ski On Dirt And Island To Reef
Hunter Roy | Somersfield Academy
Skiers and snowboarders alike stumble from reality to the comfort of the slopes and snow without it that economy and environment will come to a sudden stop on the fateful day that the snow no longer falls even the islands that reside hundreds of miles away will be affected pacific and Caribbean islands will become reefs homes no longer for humans millions displaced and history lost because of choices made.
How does this relate to the Sustainable Development Goals:
This photo relates to goal 8 decent work and economic growth. The photo brings in goal 8 as the snow that has been used to create so many jobs such as ski school the winter olyimpics and ski/snowboard manufacturing the economy’s that have been built around the mountains will crumble like a Great Depression when the snow disappears. It also brings in goal 13 as the sped melting of snow as given a warning shot to the already beginning to melt ice glaciers rising sea levels beyond the already drowning islands in the Caribbean and pacific sea
Written Articles
How Climate Change Had An Effect On Food Security - Jaishun Jones
Jaishun Jones | MSA
Climate change can slow down or even undo progress in making sure everyone has enough food. It affects how food is grown, lowers the amount of food available in some places, increases prices, and can make it harder to transport food. It can also make food less safe to eat. All parts of the food system growing, storing, and delivering food can be affected. When one part has a problem, it can lead to food shortages.
A scientific report called Climate Change, Global Food Security, and the U.S. Food System explains how climate change affects food around the world. It is part of a larger study about climate change. Groups like the United Nations also study this issue and encourage countries to use sustainable farming. This means growing food in ways that protect the environment while still feeding people now and in the future.
In the future, food security could become a big problem if we do not act. Scientists say climate change will cause higher temperatures, changes in rainfall, more droughts and heatwaves, rising sea levels, and stronger storms. These changes are already lowering how much food farmers can grow, especially important crops like maize and wheat. At the same time, the world’s population is growing, so we will need much more food by 2050.
Climate change is already affecting people today, and it will get worse if nothing is done. Poorer countries and regions, especially in Africa and warmer parts of the world, are at the greatest risk of hunger and high food prices. Some colder countries may benefit for a short time, but overall, the effects are negative. To solve this problem, countries need to reduce pollution, improve how food systems handle change, and create warning systems for extreme weather. Acting quickly is important to make sure everyone has enough food in the future.
Links I used Climate Change, Global Food Security, and the U.S. Food System | USDA and The World’s Food Supply is Made Insecure by Climate Change | United Nations
Climate Change - Connor Mahadeo
Connor Mahadeo | MSA
Did you know that climate change is getting worse? If you didn’t know or you did this article will help you understand climate change and its effects on food security and how we can help. Food security is the condition in which all people have reliable access to safe, and nutritious foods. Climate change makes food security worse by the hotter temperatures which reduces crop growth, more extreme weather which can damage the crops, shortage of water can make farming harder, and food will be more expensive because it is getting harder to make or farm. Food security is important because it makes sure that all people have healthy, safe food for people to eat.
Food security is getting worse, so you need to know about how we are trying to save food security. Some of the things that are being done are trying to reduce food waste, supporting farmers, growing food in new places, and growing food in smarter ways. But how can the average person help these initiatives? You guys can help by not wasting food, supporting local farmers, and learning where your food comes from. Food security is getting harmed by climate change because of the hotter temperatures, and floods. Also, the more people there are on the earth the more food you need and because the population is growing fast, we need more food to provide everyone.
Bermuda is getting impacted on climate change by rising sea levels this is important that we stop this because if we don’t, we could go under the sea. Also, it can cause coral reef damage, stronger hurricanes, and hotter temperatures. This can all effects our environment like the beaches is feature like getting jobs and our safety during storms. Now that we are going through climate change right now, we need to all work together and stop it.
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Food Security - Storm Davis
Storm Davis | MSA
“Imagine not knowing where your next meal will come from.”
So, what really is food security?
Food security is when people know about where their next meal will come from and that you can get healthy food. Food insecurity is when your nutrition is inconsistent and you do not know when you will have your next meal. Climate change is one of the biggest threats to food security due to rising temperatures, extreme weather and unpredictable climate patterns agriculture and farming is harder, which means it is harder to be food secure because there are less jobs or ways to earn money and less food worldwide.
Now that we know what that problem is and how it’s caused, we can get into how we can stop food insecurity. one way to help in our own way is by donating money or food to people in need, especially through charities such as Eliza Doolittle society and the Red Cross that feed people.
One way to improve food security in Bermuda is to buy produce like fruit and vegetables from local farmers in Bermuda, so they can keep growing our food. If we support our local farmers, they can keep growing food for us and we will not need to rely on imported produce.
Another way to improve our own food security is by trying to grow our own food at home, this is difficult because climate change impacts our food.
One way that climate chang effects is rising temperatures due to greenhouse gasses being released into the environment from industrial companies and fossil fuels and inconsistent rainfall due to rising temperatures causing plants to die due to having insufficient water or to much water causing animals to starve and agriculture hard which means there is less food making more people food insecure
Sources used.
What is food security? | World Food Programme
Food Security and Climate Change - Skye-Blu Williams
Skye-Blu Williams | MSA
673 million people don’t have any food security, and yet we don’t even realize how much knowing that you can eat a meal really means to people.
Now I know you are wondering what food security is. Food security is when people around the world have access to safe and healthy food, which helps them grow, stay safe and live a nutritious lifestyle. Climate change is when a long-term change in an area’s climate happens. This is usually caused by greenhouse gases or human activities. Climate change has a huge impact on food security because many healthy foods comes from the rich soil and are planted and then cared for. Then they grow plants for us to eat and stay healthy, but now that climate change is getting worse many of the nice soil, healthy leaves and trees are dying and we are slowly running out of resources. Because of this unhealthy and processed foods are becoming easier to make and have, so more people are eating unhealthy food.
Food insecurity
7,000 to 21,000 people have died from food insecurity. Food insecurity is when people around the world have limited access to healthy, safe and nutritious food. Though this might not sound like a big deal, not getting the chance to eat every night or morning can cause major health problems or severe risks of chronic diseases. But don’t worry there is still hope out there in the world there are many operations or on-going system that have been working on this some of the groups that have been working on this are: the World Food Program (WFP) which has helped 86.7 million people around the world with food hunger and the Action Against Hunger program, this organization has helped over 26.5 million people all around the world.
We need to change.
thousands of seabirds and sea turtles and other marine animals are killed each year after plastic or getting tangled plastic and other trash and the craziest part about it is all that trash comes from humans. Did you know that 15 billion trees are cut down each year, yet nobody thinks about what they are really doing to the environment. 1 to 2 million tons of plastic is floating in water, yet nobody cares about.1 million animals get caught in plastic each year.
But we can change, we don’t have to stay like this, we can change our habits and help save the world.
Hope in ACTION
I believe that we all play a part in the destruction of the world, from the way eat trashy foods to the hungry and starving kids. But the world doesn’t have to stay like this we can change we can make a better world for us and for the future lives of our kids to the animals dying or going extincted. We make a stand. We can fight for a cleaner energy sources or fight for the ways to prevent many from going hungry at night.
What we can do to change these problems is we can protest , we can also try to help the environment by doing beach clean ups or we can help clean up parks or make more places for kids to play on a playground . Whatever it is that we can do , do it for everyone for kids adults and the future do it for them.
“The splendid thing
about falling apart
silently…
is that
you can start over
as many times
as you like.”
― Sanober Khan, a thousand flamingos
Resources
- Food security Facts for Kids
- What Is Food Insecurity? | At the Table | PBS LearningMediahttps://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.856833
Climate Change and how it Impacts Food Security - Sebastien Christopher Caco
Sebastien Christopher Caco | MSA
Climate change has already been a topic most discussed, but what most haven’t probably been discussed is food security. Food security is when people do not have a problem with them going hungry. But many developing countries, like Sudan, Yemen, and South Sudan, suffer from food insecurity. Like food security but instead people aren’t sure when they’re getting enough food. Of course, climate change is where the world heats up because of greenhouse gas emissions from cars, factories, and burning trash. Climate change is affecting food security. Let’s dive deep into what a country experiences in food insecurity and what we can do about it.
Yemen, one of the countries that struggle with food security. Millions of people aren’t even able to meet even the most basic food necessities because of the civil war in 2014. It may not see like it, but climate change has affected Yemen. Because of climate change, droughts have ravaged the country causing the already water-scarce country to fall deeper into water shortages. That isn’t it still, floods have also killed crops along with livestock rapidly decreasing. But there is still a way to fix this, and it starts with you.
We can fix food insecurity with solutions like donating to charities or organizations like the World Food Programme. We can also try to reduce food waste by buying what you need or donating canned food. Even as kids we can still help with things like organizing fundraisers, and food drives. These may seem like little things but if many people start doing this, we can make a difference, remember, a little can go a long way 
in helping give people in Yemen, Sudan, and everywhere in the world actual hope that things will get better.
In summary, food insecurity is still a big impact that affects so many people around the world. These things won’t just magically fix themselves, nothing will. Even if we get rid of climate change, millions of people are still in need of necessities. That’s why when we work together, we can get rid of food insecurity, climate change and everything else that’s wrong with the world.
Sources cited
Millions of lives at risk, warn UN food agencies, as hunger crisis worsens | UN News
Home | Climate change | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Food Security and Climate Change - Maeve Caplice
Maeve Caplice | MSA
Food security is when people have enough healthy and low-cost food available to them. When you are “food secure” you don’t have to worry about when your next meal will be or if you will have enough to eat. Climate change is the long-term change in Earth’s climate and weather. Climate change is causing more and more people to become “food insecure”. In this article we will explain deeper into what food insecurity is, areas that are affected by food insecurity, and how we can help.
Nepal is one of the many regions affected by food insecurity and climate change. Because of climate change causing different weather conditions and patterns the agriculture in Nepal is being disrupted. In the past few years there have been multiple droughts and floods, which means the crops that Nepalese people depend on are slowly failing. This impacts people’s food security because when crops fail, the people who work on farms will have no job until the next growing season, which leaves them without guaranteed money and food, making them food insecure. Nepal is just one country that struggles with food insecurity, there are so many more. Countries in Africa and Western Asia have large amounts of people who went hungry because of food insecurity caused by climate change.
How can we help? We can help by doing big and small things. It doesn’t have to be something huge, you can do little things that can help too. Doing things like recycling, beach clean ups, using less electricity, or using stuff that does not require gas can help stop climate change, which is one of the main reasons that food insecurity is happening in our world. Things you can do for your community are donating to local programs, volunteer at a food bank, helping with a food drive and much more. There are so many ways that we can help with food insecurity, and if we all try to make it better, we might make an impact.
Website links:
Food Insecurity | Global Climate Risks
What is Food Insecurity? Causes, Effects and Solutions | Oxfam | Oxfam
Fight Food Insecurity: Options Beyond Helping at Food Kitchens – GoodRx
Picture links:
https://cdn.cfr.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/food_nepal.jpg
https://www.oregon.gov/fooddrive/SiteCollectionImages/harvest-share-web.jpg
Food Security and Climate Change - Lily Amaral
Lily Amaral | MSA
What is food Security? Food security is when you have access to food in a way that you don’t have to worry about your next meal. What is climate change? Climate change is how the earth’s climate changes over time. Why are both important? Food security is important because food is not a privilege and it is a necessity to live. Climate change is important because it affects how all living organisms live on earth. It is also important because if the climate gets too cold or too hot then most organisms won’t survive.
Which areas of the world are affected by food insecurity? Africa is one of the main countries that are affected by food insecurity. Right now, Africa is facing its worst hunger problem in decades, with over 307 million people unable to get food and 700 thousand facing the risk of famine. Climate change is a big part of this because as it gets hotter and rains less, the more crops are not growing. There are also lots of droughts and sometimes there are even thunderstorms that destroy all their crops.
Another region affected by food insecurity is the Middle East. They are facing some of the same problems that Africa is experiencing such as not enough rain for crops, and droughts. But they are facing one other problem, extreme weather events. There are many monsoons in the Middle East that destroy their crops and homes. This greatly affects their food security.
How can we help? We can help by doing a lot of things, one thing we can do is support organizations that help them. These organizations help by delivering food and all the necessities to all the countries in need. Another way we can help is by supporting the right to food. The right to food is fundamental human right that ensures the right to safe nutritious food.
Sources: Food and Climate Change Guide For Middle School Students
Home | Climate Change Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Climate Change & Food Security - Ariana Mitchell
Ariana Mitchell | MSA
Imagine a future food and water are very rare to have, where people need suits and devices to breathe, this could end up being a reality for us if we do not act on stopping climate change. This writing is for the purpose of spreading awareness of these issues and to bring people together to solve these issues. The questions we are asking are.
What is climate change & how is it caused?- What is food security?
- How these problems affect us
- How do these tie together?
What is climate change & how is it caused?
First, what is climate change, and how is it caused? Climate change is the process of fossil fuels breaking down a layer in the sky called the O-zone. The O-zone is a layer in the atmosphere that absorbs most of the UV rays before they reach earth. With the O-zone being destroyed, more UV- rays are being sent down to earth which is causing rising temperatures, melting polar ice caps, and messing with the climate in a negative way. Climate change is happening all around us even if we cannot see it. One example of it is the polar ice caps melting which is the environment which shelters polar bears ( an endangered species), penguins, narwhales, and many other species. Scientist Valeria Masson-Delmotte stated, “ The science is clear: we need to act now to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.”
Next, what is food security and how does it tie with climate change? Food security means making sure that everyone has safe, healthy, and good-quality food to live healthily. One example of food security is when families with a stable income are able to buy weekly groceries for their kids. The opposite of food security is food insecurity, which is when people do not have suitable food available. This is when people around the world do not have daily meals or have to worry about where their next meal is coming from or if they are going to have food at all.
How does food security and climate change tie together? Food security and climate change is like a domino effect. Climate cause drought, falling crops, and causing species like bees who provide food to go into short numbers. That is when food insecurity is cause, example in Bangladesh people are very poor and often grow their own food. With climate change there crops and animals are falling and they’re not able to have proper food. About 4%-13% of crops like, wheat and soybean and more are failing or running in short numbers because of rising temperature.
How does climate change and food insecurity affect us? Food insecurity doesn’t just affect farmers and poor countries; it affects the entire world. With food being scarce in different countries, food prices will rise to compensate for the struggle and money spent to farm it. The average price for vegetables in Bermuda is about 3.35 BMD to 7.91 per kilogram. With rising prices of vegetables and other foods many people cant afford healthy foods for their families or themselves.
What are some organizations that are working to fix climate change and food insecurity? Many people have realized this danger and are working to help people and the planet. Some examples of this are
CARE International: this organization works in 100 countries. They work to help people who suffer from poverty and prevent climate change from getting bigger
CGIAR: this group focus on sustainable agriculture in different countries. This has helped people get cleaner foods to eat.
In conclusion, climate change has caused struggle in growing agriculture, this is making the prices of vegetables and fruits skyrocket, and many people have to choose between healthy or non-healthy foods. But there are people and groups who are working to help those in need and places that are getting ruined from climate change. Thank you for reading my paper on Climate change and Food security.
In conclusion, climate change has caused struggle in growing agriculture, this is making the prices of vegetables and fruits skyrocket, and many people have to choose between healthy or non-healthy foods. But there are people and groups who are working to help those in need and places that are getting ruined from climate change. Thank you for reading my paper on Climate change and Food security
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Climate Change Quotes by Scientists Around the World
Vegetables Price in Bermuda – April 2026 Market Prices (Updated Daily)
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Global Food Hunger & Climate Change Guide - Ancilla Dsouza
Ancilla Dsouza | MSA
One day an old farmer, let’s call him Robert, was watering his plants, but then he noticed 75% of his plants were dried up because rain w as unlikely due to the weather during this week. This is a common issue that right now the world is suffering from because of our global climate change. You might dismiss these situations as a simple issue. But little did you know our C02 level has increased 90 PPM (parts per Million), that may sound like a small number but in the past 50 years our tempe-=rature has risen more than ever before. As climate change expands globally, hunger and poverty are reaching a certain point where survival is at risk.
If you ask how and why this is happening, it is because farmers crops are prevented from growing because of our climate change at the rate that crops are dying and are unable to grow with the hotter weather conditions. These are also consequences, poverty, supplies chains unable to deliver, and rising prices. We should stop and ensure food reaches those who need it the most and that people can have access to food if they are poor and suffering.
Some of the places around the world are facing these obstacles including South Sudan a mother and her one-year-old son stated this issues by say “Our farm was affected by the floods. We planted maize in June but in July everything was under the water.
We lost all the crops…” 🌍 World Food Program USA 🥣 Fighting Global Hunger
I believe that how we can help people who are struggling is to donate to charities that are poor or have been hit with terrible weather conditions. In addition to bringing these issues to end is to avoid using gas vehicles, you should use them instead of biking to school or even start to walk around. If you’re wondering who is causing this issue, the real answer is US they are the main cause. “ A staggering 318 million people were already facing crisis levels of hunger or worse in 2026…’’ A global food crisis | World Food Programme. Some ways to prevent these issues is to: avoid wasting food and eat what you can, donate what is old and still in good condition and donate it to local sheleters and lower food prices so those who require food will be able to to afford it.
If we start living like this the earth will be a place where people will not have to suffer from starvation and poverty and families can start living without fear of losing everything they worked hard for. Our air will be cleaner, and our futures will be brighter and our plant, which has been here for over 4.5 billion years, will have a chance to recover from damage of climate change, which has started because of us. So, thank you for listening and I hope we can all come together to protect the future for Our planet earth.
THANK YOU
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