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Summary for policymakers of the scientific review of the impact of climate change on plant pests

A global challenge to prevent and mitigate plant pest risks in agriculture, forestry and ecosystems











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IPPC Secretariat. 2021. Summary for policymakers of the scientific review of the impact of climate change on plant pests  A global challenge to prevent and mitigate plant pest risks in agriculture, forestry and ecosystems. Rome. FAO on behalf of the IPPC Secretariat. 




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