The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Algeria

Abstract

This study aims to try to shed light on diagnosing the reality of climate change and food
security in Algeria. This climate change has become one of the most prominent problems facing
decision-makers in the Algerian government, especially as its effects have become evident on
water resources and food that relies on it for growth.Our study found that Algeria is increasingly
facing, every year, severe climate phenomena that gradually increase its fragility, which negatively
led to lower agricultural crops and nutritional quality due to drought, heat waves and floods. This
made it unable to achieve food security for its population, as well as increased pests and plant
diseases. This is what the country witnessed in 2023, registering a decline in different crops
compared to previous years.