The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Algeria

Abstract

This study aims to try to shed light on diagnosing the reality of climate change and food security in Algeria. This climate change has become one of the most prominent problems facing decision-makers in the Algerian government, especially as its effects have become evident on water resources and food that relies on it for growth.Our study found that Algeria is increasingly facing, every year, severe climate phenomena that gradually increase its fragility, which negatively led to lower agricultural crops and nutritional quality due to drought, heat waves and floods. This made it unable to achieve food security for its population, as well as increased pests and plant diseases. This is what the country witnessed in 2023, registering a decline in different crops compared to previous years