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Bridging the gap between science, policy, stakeholders: Delineating a virtuous framework for agriculture under climate change scenarios

  • Publication | 2025
Global Food and Nutrition Security

Addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population while mitigating the damages of weather extremes and adapting to climate change requires coordinated efforts across science, policy, and agriculture. Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, we examine the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies. We propose a generalized framework to bridge communication gaps among scientists, policymakers, and farmers. By fostering participatory research, empowering stakeholders, and enhancing education, while still acknowledging the importance of economic efficiency, the framework aims to align environmental goals with farmers’ socio-economic realities, and strengthen their active role in environmental protection. It highlights the need to overcome technological and economic barriers, enhance scientific understanding of regional environmental issues, and strengthen collaboration within the scientific community. This approach aims to ensure sustainable agricultural practices, building resilience to climate change while balancing productivity and environmental conservation.

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Aurora Ghirardelli, Paolo Tarolli
Publisher
iScience
Geographic coverageGlobal
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24 Oct 2025

Knowledge service | MetadataGlobal Food and Nutrition Security | Sustainable Food Systems | Climate extremeSocioeconomic conditions
Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET)Agricultureagricultural policyclimate changeClimate change mitigationadaptation to climate change
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