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STDF and World Bank discuss links between climate change and SPS risks
Over 100 representatives met in September 09 in Washington, D.C. to discuss the risks to climate change and responses of agricultural trade
Climate change is having an impact and this will most likely increase. STDF and the World Bank state that “Scientific evidence shows that the number of disease outbreaks is increasing and a wide variety of weeds, insects and pathogens are migrating into new areas.” ( STDF Briefings N°2, Oct. 2009).
Over 100 representatives from international organizations, regulatory and development agencies, research, academia and the private sector met in September 2009 in Washington, D.C. to discuss how climate change will affect SPS risks.
The main objectives of the seminar were to
- present new research focusing on the relationship between climate change and global trade flows and the implications for food safety, animal and plant health;
- identify the SPS -related challenges;
- outline the implications and priorities for SPS capacity building.
Although the lack of data makes it difficult to gain a clear picture of the effects of climate change on food safety, animal and plant health, the seminar was of high significance for high level experts to exchange knowledge and experience.
The seminar identified several challenges and impacts.
Detailed information about the event is available on the STDF website.