Evaluating the Effects of Climate Change on Soybean Production and Economic Outcomes: Strategic Approaches to Ensure Global Food Security

Authors

  • Saeed Mohammed Algarni

    Department of Geography, College of Arts, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v8i2.12569
Received: 24 October 2025 | Revised: 1 December 2025 | Accepted: 10 December 2025 | Published Online: 7 April 2026

Abstract

Climate change poses a major challenge to global agricultural systems, with the soybean sector being particularly vulnerable to environmental fluctuations, which can negatively affect both the quantity and quality of production. This study aims to analyze the impact of climate change on the efficiency and overall economic losses in soybean production systems and to explore appropriate adaptation strategies to ensure the sector’s contribution to meeting global food demand. The study employs a qualitative descriptive research approach, focusing on assessing the effects of climate change on efficiency and economic losses in soybean production to safeguard global food security. The results revealed a clear relationship between climate stressors, economic losses, and reduced productivity and efficiency in the soybean sector, especially in regions with limited adaptive capacity. However, the adoption of climate-smart practices, such as using heat-resistant cultivars, improving water and nutrient management, and applying sustainable agricultural techniques, produced positive outcomes for both environmental and economic sustainability. To ensure global food security, it is imperative to implement integrated adaptation strategies that encompass investment in research and technology, policy support for sustainable practices, and capacity building for farmers. Furthermore, international cooperation will be essential to strengthen the resilience of soybean production systems in the context of climate change. Of particular significance is the application of the Integrated Framework for Soybean Resilience and Strategic Adaptation to Climate Change, which ensures that soybean production can withstand climatic variability while maintaining long-term food security and economic stability.

Keywords:

Agricultural Technologies; Climate Change; Food Security; Sustainability; Soybean Production

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Algarni, S. M. (2026). Evaluating the Effects of Climate Change on Soybean Production and Economic Outcomes: Strategic Approaches to Ensure Global Food Security. Research in Ecology, 8(2), 214–232. https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v8i2.12569

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