Global food systems, a major driver of biodiversity loss, are exposed to multiple stressors, including geopolitical shocks like wars. A study now shows the impacts of the Russia–Ukraine conflict on the global food market, and the consequences in terms of cropland expansion and biodiversity harm.
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Alexander, P. War’s cascading global effects. Nat Sustain 7, 379–380 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-024-01278-x
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