CFA has been invited to contribute to a new EU-funded project that aims to transform the European approach to food safety taking account of the impact of climate change. Looking at grains and fresh produce AMBROSIA will aim to model climate-related risks and their impact on every aspect of the food chain from farm to fork.
Dr Rachel Hackett attended the first meeting, which focussed on scoping the project: “This exciting project brings together experts in climate modelling, food safety and risk assessment from 18 organisations across Europe and the UK to share information on what is an accelerating threat to food safety and food security. We have made input on the project’s deliverables to help ensure it address real gaps in shared knowledge in the understanding of climate change, specific effects on particular foods and identify the truly relevant support needed by geographical regions, socioeconomic groups and crops and agronomic systems.”
The AMBROSIA team are currently developing the systems and, having consulted on this important first stage, will gather stakeholders together again in 2026.
4 September 2025