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A new Carbon Brief Q&A explores the continuing debate around the role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in a world dealing with climate change.
Some argue that new gene-editing technologies could help crops deal with extreme weather and boost nutrition, while others cite concerns around production, regulation and patenting of gene-edited crops.
Much of current GMO production is concentrated in a small number of countries. The figure (left) shows that 91% of the land growing genetically modified crops is in the US, Brazil, Argentina, Canada and India. By contrast, genetically modified crops are not currently widely grown in the EU.
