Resilience Nexus With Climate Change, Food Security, Mental Health, and Social Stability in a Changing World

Abstract

This chapter explores the intricate links between climate change, food security, mental health, and social stability. Key findings reveal that climate change disrupts food security by affecting availability, access, utilization, and stability, impacting regions and populations differently. Mental health is directly and indirectly influenced, leading to trauma, stress, and emotional consequences. Climate change contributes to social instability, and health risks, including conflict and migration due to resource scarcity. Vulnerable populations face unique challenges, necessitating tailored approaches. Improving research is crucial to understand better the complex relationships between climate change and mental health. A holistic approach integrating policy, public health, and global cooperation is essential to address the mental health and social stability implications of climate change for resilience. While mitigation remains vital, proactive adaptation strategies, inclusive of vulnerable populations, are key to reducing adverse impacts on well-being.