Publications by authors named "Austin Nijhuis"
The Impact of Climate Change on the Food System in Toronto.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2018
Article Synopsis
- Toronto Public Health conducted a vulnerability assessment in 2017 to evaluate climate change's impact on the city's food system, focusing on risks from extreme weather events like heavy rain and flooding, heat waves, and ice storms.
- While the analysis indicated a relatively low risk for widespread food supply disruption, it underscored the need for collaboration among food system stakeholders, including electricity and fuel providers, to address vulnerabilities affecting food access.
- Future actions include enhancing food access strategies and integrating them into emergency response plans, as well as engaging community partners to improve food distribution and resilience in vulnerable neighborhoods.