The Food Foundation Podcast Pod Bites: Climate shocks and food prices
Apr 18, 2025
Discover how climate change is driving food inflation and creating economic challenges for vulnerable communities in the UK. The Climate Inflation Project sheds light on the correlation between climate events and skyrocketing food prices. Insights from Professor Pete Smith highlight the need for informed policymaking to protect those most affected. Learn about the project's goal to create models that address food security in the face of climate adversity.
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Climateflation Drives Food Price Spikes
- Climate change causes global food price spikes, called climateflation.
- These spikes severely impact vulnerable populations worldwide, including in the UK.
Examples of Climate-Driven Price Rises
- Heat waves in East Asia caused rice prices to rise by 50% in 2023.
- Droughts in Italy and Spain recently pushed up olive oil prices significantly.
UK Food Supply's Climate Vulnerability
- About 45% of UK food is imported, 55% domestically grown, both vulnerable to climate change.
- The project models climate impacts on global and local food production and prices to understand future risks.