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The Bioeconomy and Food Systems Transformation: Food Systems Summit Brief prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit February 17, 2021
(2021-04-17)
The most widely recognized definition of bioeconomy was proposed in the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2018 framework: “bioeconomy is the production, utilization and conservation of biological resources, including related ...
Water for Food Systems and Nutrition: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit May, 2021
(2021-05)
Access to sufficient and clean freshwater is essential for all life. Water is also essential for food system functioning: as a key input into food production, but also in processing and preparation, and as a food itself. ...
The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems Globally: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit April 2021
(2021-04)
Although much progress had been made in past decades, the prospects for food and nutrition security are now deteriorating and the converging crises of climate change and Covid-19 present major risks for nutrition and health, ...
Fruits and vegetables for healthy diets: Priorities for food system research and action: Food Systems Summit Brief prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit March, 2021
(2021-03)
Fruits and vegetables are vital for healthy diets, but intake remains low for a majority of the global population. This paper reviews academic literature on food system issues, and opportunities for research and action, ...
Food Systems Innovation Hubs in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries: Food Systems Summit Brief prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit March 26, 2021
(2021-03-26)
Our food systems are under pressure and failing us. This failure includes the inability to (a) produce and deliver high-quality diets to meet nutritional needs, (b) produce equal and equitable benefits, and (c) mitigate ...
The Transition Steps Needed to Transform Our Food Systems: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit April 26, 2021
(2021-04-26)
Today’s food systems are asked to nourish the world’s growing population in ways that do no harm to either human or planetary health. However, the growing problems facing food systems now amount to a two-fold crisis. ...
Priorities for inclusive urban food system transformations in the Global South: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit, May 10th, 2021
(2021-05-10)
This paper is concerned with: (i) challenges to food systems in Africa, Asia, and Latin America caused by urban development, (ii) how existing food systems respond to these challenges, and (iii) what can be recommended to ...
Delivering climate change outcomes with agroecology in low- and middle-income countries: evidence and actions needed: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit, May 17, 2021
(2021-05-17)
Food systems need to meet food security, nutrition and environmental goals, especially in a world with growing demand and a changing climate. There is now broad consensus on the need to transform current food systems towards ...
How could science–policy interfaces boost food system transformation?: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit, May 14th 2021
(2021-05-14)
The world’s food systems must be transformed to make healthier diets more accessible for all, while increasing the sustainability and resilience of these systems, as clearly called for in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable ...
Boost Nature Positive Production: A paper on Action Track 3
(2021-04-02)
Transforming food systems involves five action tracks: i) access to safe and nutritious food, ii) sustainable consumption, iii) nature-positive production, iv) equitable livelihood, and v) resilience to shocks and stress. ...