The hidden cultural impact of climate-driven food security threats to landscapes

Climate change could severely affect traditional diets, ceremonies, and landscapes, eroding cultural identity and heritage. Some landscapes are unique because they reflect cultural identity linked to diet (e.g., rice terraces). However, if extreme weather conditions negatively impact them, landscapes can undergo profound changes at multiple levels. These threats undermine cultural traditions as communities have more difficulty preserving practices tied to specific crops and ecosystems. There is an urgent need for sustainable solutions, even with modern technology, to guarantee the cultural resilience and identity of landscapes characterized by unique agrifood systems.