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Rigorous anticipatory governance is needed for responsible food system transformation
Daniel Mason-D'Croz1,2,3, Cody Kugler4, Roseline Remans5,6
1Department of Global Development, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA. dem286@cornell.edu.
Nature Food
|September 25, 2025
Summary
Anticipatory governance can guide sustainable food system transformation by managing innovation risks. This approach aligns new technologies with environmental, social, and health goals, fostering responsible innovation.
Area of Science:
- Food systems science
- Governance studies
- Innovation studies
Background:
- Food system transformation necessitates new solutions and phasing out obsolete ones, risking unintended consequences.
- Existing innovation systems may not adequately align with broad environmental, social, and health objectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for anticipatory governance approaches in food system transformation.
- To present a framework for managing uncertainty and complexity in innovation.
- To promote mission-oriented innovation systems for sustainable and responsible outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development for engaging with uncertainty.
- Analysis of potential positive and negative outcomes of innovation.
- Argument for mission-oriented innovation systems.
Main Results:
- Anticipatory governance can shape technological visions and prioritize actions for sustainable transformation.
- A systematic framework helps identify and manage potential risks and benefits.
- Mission-oriented systems can better align innovation with societal goals.
Conclusions:
- Adopting anticipatory governance is crucial for navigating complex food system changes.
- Mission-oriented innovation systems foster alignment with environmental, social, and health objectives.
- This approach cultivates a culture of inclusive and responsible innovation.
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