FEBRUARY 12, 2024
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The Food Alert simulation scenario presented to participants during the event unfolded earlier than anticipated. On the inaugural day of the Food Alert Workshop, Brussels experienced road blockages by farmers protesting the rising costs of farming, cheap imports, and EU environmental policies that impact farmers’ work.
This tangible manifestation underscored the relevance of the Food Alert Simulation, which looked at potential food shortages in the EU caused by climate-related disruptions and a fictional palm oil export ban. While these simulated food supply shocks were projected to occur in 2026, the farmers’ strikes in Belgium last week led directly to empty food shelves in local stores.
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