Effects of Climate Change on Plant Pests

Climate change is causing global threats to human life, livelihoods, and agriculture. Human activities are altering greenhouse gas levels, leading to global warming. Industrial agriculture, which relies on pesticides and fertilizers, has led to food security but reduces biodiversity and soil depletion. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that every tonne of CO2 contributes to global warming, and if this trend continues, the remaining global carbon budget will be depleted within a decade. Climate change impacts ecosystems, particularly agriculture, with the sector most affected. Extreme weather events, crop diseases, and plant pathogens are also impacted. Climate change affects insect populations, causing shifts in geographical spread, abundance, and diversity. Strategies to manage pests are needed to mitigate these impacts.