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Food systems for sustainable development: proposals for a profound four-part transformation
Patrick Caron1,2, Gabriel Ferrero Y de Loma-Osorio3, David Nabarro4
11Université de Montpellier (Université Montpellier), Montpellier, France.
Agronomy for Sustainable Development
|April 9, 2019
Summary
Transforming food systems is crucial for sustainable development, linking food security, health, and climate action. Policies must align with the 2030 Agenda for global goals and local needs.
Area of Science:
- Food Systems Science
- Sustainable Development Studies
- Agricultural Policy Analysis
Background:
- Food systems are central to sustainable development, impacting food security, nutrition, health, ecosystems, climate change, and social justice.
- Current agricultural policies often prioritize food supply and externalities, not holistic system transformation.
- A paradigm shift is needed to align food policies with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a comprehensive transformation of food systems aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- To outline four key components of this transformation: access to nutritious food, sustainable production, climate change mitigation, and rural development.
- To identify implementation strategies including metrics, policy synergy, and place-based approaches.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on food systems and sustainable development.
- Building upon the work of the 'Milano Group' and expert consultations.
- Developing a strategic narrative linking climate, agriculture, and food systems transformation.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive framework for food systems transformation with four interconnected parts.
- Identification of key implementation enablers: metrics, policy synergy, and territorial development.
- A strategic narrative emphasizing the alignment of global goals with local innovations.
Conclusions:
- Deep transformation of food systems is critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
- Achieving transformation requires aligning global sustainability actions with local innovations and addressing differentiated national/local needs.
- Significant scientific and operational challenges exist in aligning local actions with global priorities.
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