The agri-food sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet the factors shaping its long-term emission trends remain insufficiently understood. Here, we quantify the drivers of agri-food GHG emissions - demand, technology, and geography - using an environmentally extended multiregional input-output model and structural decomposition analysis. The GHG...
Globalized food systems have increased interdependence but also vulnerability to shocks, a challenge further amplified by climate change. This study investigates whether Wallonia (Belgium), a highly industrialized region, could achieve food self-sufficiency under future climate scenarios. A two-step approach was developed: first, a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming algorithm optimized crop...
Over the last few decades, Belgium has become the world’s largest exporter of processed potato products such as frozen fries. In 2023, the industry exported 3.5 million tonnes of these products to over 150 countries, with 49% of the volume destined for non-EU markets, such as Brazil, Colombia, Japan and China. To sustain its economic growth, the industry relies on expanding its production...
Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events are disrupting crop growth cycles, reducing yields, and threatening food security. As these challenges intensify, addressing climate change impacts on agricultural resilience becomes increasingly crucial and highlights the importance of innovative strategies to strengthen both resilience and...
