Chemical Risk Management in Agriculture and Climate Change: A Review from a “One Health” Perspective

This paper explores the correlation between climate change (CC) and chemical risk in agriculture. Agriculture is vulnerable to CC due to its dependence on weather conditions, with extreme events impacting productivity. Crop protection products help mitigate losses, but CC affects their distribution and persistence, increasing pollution risks. The study employs a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer to identify keywords. It follows a two-part methodology: systematic literature searching and in-depth analysis. The search yields 133 relevant articles from 2019 to 2023. Findings indicate a connection between CC and chemical risk in agriculture. Rising temperatures and altered pest pressures may necessitate increased pesticide use, climate-induced factors affect chemical persistence, runoff and volatilization, technological advancements and organic practices offer mitigation strategies, precision agriculture and nanopesticides reduce emissions and, finally, organic farming and irrigation methods also impact chemical transport. The analysis reveals an evolving thematic research area with publications spanning various disciplines. The paper concludes that a holistic approach involving stakeholders is necessary to address the dual challenges of agricultural sustainability and climate change adaptation. Promoting eco-friendly practices can contribute to a toxic-free environment and a sustainable, circular economy.