Adapting Food Systems and Nutrition Security: Los Angeles Wildfires in the Face of Climatic Change

Mis. Teodora James Nyamahanga, Dr. Bhawana Thukral and Mr. Idris Levi Mamman
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Mis. Teodora James Nyamahanga: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chandigarh University, Gharuan Mohali -40413 Punjab, India
Dr. Bhawana Thukral: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chandigarh University, Gharuan Mohali -40413 Punjab, India
Mr. Idris Levi Mamman: Centre of Nano Science And Nanotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh - 160014 Punjab, India

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, 2025, vol. 14, issue 4, 287-292

Abstract: The recent wildfires around Los Angeles devastatingly point out the relationship between nutrition security and climate change, aggravated by the Santa Ana winds that dry out the region and increase the likelihood of wildfires at speeds of 60 MPH (96.5 KPH). These fires disrupt the agricultural supply chain alongside ecosystems, limiting access to a variety of food commodities and exacerbating the already existing food insecurity challenge. The wildfire impacts in Los Angeles are not just local, but part of broader phenomena observed during bushfires in Australia and within the Amazon rainforest, where rampant deforestation poses peril to biodiversity and vital activities like carbon sequestration. Wildfires cause long-lasting damage to food production and ecosystems when combined with fires, these put tremendous stress on global food sources, including Los Angeles. The farmer's perspective indicates the heightened dependence on local food systems drives home the reality of resilient food systems that will need to be built in Australia and the Amazon. Addressing sustainability and climate change with anticipatory adaptation frameworks based on effective land management practices are required to deal with the resilient challenges. Constructing sustainable diets and resilient food systems are vital for dealing with the consequences of climate calamities. Strengthening regional partnerships is the answer to ensuring food security, agriculture with climate smart agendas while protecting soil will do the trick.

Date: 2025
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