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1Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA.
Global Food Security
|December 9, 2022
Summary
Cultural heritage can significantly enhance food security in the Global South by preserving genetic resources, traditional processing, and promoting agritourism, despite challenges in balancing heritage with productivity.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Cultural Heritage Studies
- Food Security Studies
Background:
- Global South faces persistent food insecurity due to population growth and climate change.
- The intersection of cultural heritage and food security remains underexplored.
- Rice is a critical staple crop in many regions facing food insecurity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the nexus between cultural heritage and food security.
- To identify pathways through which cultural heritage influences food security.
- To provide policy recommendations for leveraging cultural heritage to improve food security.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the relationship between cultural heritage and food security.
- Identification of five key pathways linking cultural heritage to food security outcomes.
- Case study focus on rice as a representative staple crop.
Main Results:
- Five pathways identified: genetic resource preservation, valorization, traditional food processing, preference matching, and agritourism.
- Cultural heritage offers untapped potential for enhancing food security.
- Policy interventions can support these pathways to improve food access and availability.
Conclusions:
- Harnessing cultural heritage is crucial for sustainable food security in the Global South.
- Policy makers should integrate cultural heritage considerations into food security strategies.
- Supporting preservation, valorization, traditional processing, preference matching, and agritourism can bolster food security.
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