We’ve all felt the impact of the recent heatwaves across the UK. It’s not just uncomfortable - it’s a stark reminder that our climate is changing faster than the vast majority of us expected. And while we’re feeling the heat in our cities, something far more critical is happening in our fields.

Professor Paul Behrens' research focuses on global food systems, and what the data shows is clear: extreme weather isn’t just a future threat to our food supply - it’s here now. Heat stress, droughts, and unpredictable seasons are already disrupting crop yields and threatening the stability of the agricultural systems we rely on. In fact, studies show that the likelihood of simultaneous crop failures in key growing regions is already rising sharply.