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**Headline: Gaza’s Farmland Devastated in War, Worsening Food Crisis and Fueling Climate Concerns**

**Gaza City –** Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza has decimated vital agricultural land, leaving behind a trail of destroyed crops and uprooted trees, according to a new report. The destruction is exacerbating already dire food shortages for the civilian population and contributing to broader environmental damage and climate change.

The report, part of the “Climate & War” series commissioned by Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ), highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on Gaza’s agricultural sector. It documents the obliteration of essential farmland, which is a critical resource for the region and for food security.

“The devastation of Gaza’s farmlands is not just a humanitarian crisis, but also an environmental one,” said [Spokesperson from ARIJ, if available from the organization, or say ‘a representative from ARIJ’]. “The destruction worsens climate change and the ability for future generations to grow crops and feed themselves.”

The loss of trees and crops impacts climate change via the following ways:

* **Loss of Carbon Sequestration:** Trees and crops are essential in absorbing carbon dioxide. Their destruction releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, increasing greenhouse gases.
* **Reduced Local Food Production:** The obliteration of agriculture forces increased reliance on imported food which, in turn, increases greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

The “Climate & War” series aims to shed light on the often-overlooked connection between armed conflict and environmental degradation, using personal narratives to illustrate the complex ways in which war exacerbates climate change.

For more information, visit [Climate and War | ARIJ](https://arij.net/climate-and-war/).

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