A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization of Literature on the Relationship Between Sustainable Food and Climate Change Over the Last Quarter Century

ABSTRACT As a result of the increase in the world's population, natural resources have faced the danger of depletion and therefore issues such as environmental degradation and climate change have started to be addressed within the framework of “sustainability”. The aim of this study is to use bibliometrics and content analysis to visualize hotspots and emerging trends in studies examining the relationship between sustainable food and climate change. An initial search of the Web of Science Core Collection yielded 1166 records. After applying filters for document type (articles, reviews, and proceedings), publication year (2000–2025), and language (English), a final dataset of 1080 publications was obtained. Bibliometric analyzes were performed using the Biblioshiny package and VOSviewer to examine author productivity, country‐level contributions, thematic clusters, and citation networks. VOSviewer was employed for the visualization and mapping of bibliometric networks, while Biblioshiny was used to generate descriptive statistics. In addition, content analysis of the 20 most‐cited articles was conducted to synthesize their objectives, key findings, and recommendations for future research. Publication output increased sharply after 2015, indicating a growing academic interest in climate change and sustainable food. The volume of global production, led by countries such as the United States, China and the United Kingdom, and key terms in keyword clusters such as “food security”, “climate change” and “sustainable agriculture” collectively indicate that this field has become both a political and scientific priority. The most cited papers emphasized the need for interdisciplinary approaches that integrate technology (e.g., artificial intelligence, nanotechnology), land management and sustainable dietary changes. In conclusion, this study shows how sustainable food systems and climate‐related academic efforts are evolving globally. Future research should consider the multitude of variables that influence this link and develop research accordingly.