Event: Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019: Transformative Changes for Rural Prosperity and Nutritious Food The Global Food Crisis Is Here 28 October 2019 While extreme weather poses a real threat to human societies, some of the most worrying aspects of climate change are much less obvious and almost even invisible. A 1,400-page report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) explores the impacts of climate breakdown on our food system. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources