Sci Dev published an article stating that after the pandemic and in the face of climate change, it is The first year affected the flow rates of “virtual water,” that is, the water necessary to produce food and other consumer goods. “The pressure is great and it is not only about the quantity, but mainly about the quality of the water. Senior Research Coordinator Valeria Piñeiro says that COVID-19 has had major impacts on labor and logistics and that each region of the world has been affected differently, according to the implemented policies. She points out that perishables, such as fruits, vegetables, and meats, have been impacted differently than grains and other staples for two main reasons. “The first is that social distancing policies have affected work regimes and it has become more difficult to grow food and the second [is] the logistical and air freight difficulties, especially in 2020, and this has been reflected in food prices, impacting diets in Latin America."
