For instance, extreme weather events in one region may impact production of commodities that are traded internationally, contributing to shortages of supply and hence increased prices to consumers, influencing financial markets and disrupting food security worldwide, with
social unrest a
possible outcome of food shortages.
The report, which - was concerned with
possible political and economic threats the United States could expect from such drastic events, said the starvation and famine would lead to
social unrest and global migration of populations.