Towards Food Systems Transformation—Five Paradigm Shifts for Healthy, Inclusive, and Sustainable Food Systems (2021)

By:
Ruerd Ruben, Romina Cavatassi, Leslie Lipper, Eric Smaling, Paul Winters
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This opinion piece identifies five critical paradigm shifts needed for food system transformation: enhancing resilience, harmonizing production with sustainability, improving connectivity between stakeholders, bolstering food system performance, and embedding inclusive governance. It emphasizes the importance of integrating health, inclusiveness, and environmental goals to reform food systems. The paper argues that transformation requires comprehensive policies that address the entire food chain, foster resilient livelihoods, and respect planetary boundaries.