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A framework for identifying and exploiting policy entry points for sustainable transformation of food systemsView Abstract Oral presentationMetropolitan Food Systems01:30 PM - 03:00 PM (Europe/Amsterdam) 2022/02/16 12:30:00 UTC - 2022/02/16 14:00:00 UTC
Food systems are linked with various health, social, economic, and environmental outcomes. As a result, food systems transformations are at the heart of solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and combat climate change. The problems in food systems range from ensuring food security for all to stimulating sustainable production and consumption patterns. The large concentration of people in cities offers a unique opportunity to trigger a transformation towards sustainable food systems. Hence, we discuss the use of different policy instruments to steer urban food systems in a sustainable direction. We build upon existing food system frameworks to identify policy entry points within different components of the system. This allows us to ascertain the role of particular policy instruments in providing the right incentives to achieve the changes required for sustainable food system transformations to occur. Furthermore, our framework enables us to analyze the relationships between different components of the food system and the outcomes they generate. Additionally, it allows us to identify possible feedback loops between system outcomes and drivers of change and helps elucidate the possible trade-offs between policy objectives. The effects of policies are context-dependent. Food supply chains can be diverse in size, scale, and actors involved. The social, economic, and cultural conditions actively affect individuals’ perceptions and actions. Modifying contextual factors can be an effective way to promote behavior change and sustainability. Therefore, we discuss key factors for policymakers to take into account when deciding what policies to implement and where to apply them.
Reinventing new rural-urban food system interventions in Kibera, Nairobi (Kenya)View Abstract 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM (Europe/Amsterdam) 2022/02/16 12:30:00 UTC - 2022/02/16 14:00:00 UTC
People are increasingly moving into urban areas in search for employment and a better life. This is being researched in a project called “Feeding cities and migration settlements” (2019-2022), in Dhaka (Bangladesh), Arua and Kampala (Uganda) and Nyeri-Kibera (Kenya). Kibera is one of the largest slums in Africa, and increasing in size and complexity due to migration from rural areas. To reach the objectives of zero hunger and sustainable cities and communities (SDGs2 and 11), a new fish value-chain was established between a rural area called Nyeri district and the inhabitants of Kibera, to supply small-sized affordable and accessible fish. The main aim of this article is to investigate how this best practice example can assist future innovations to overcome complex challenges. The informal sector plays a crucial role and is the core group to work with if aim is real impacts. To ensure a resilient rural-urban food system in the future, it is critically important to understand context-specific institutional mechanisms, which in Kenya are based in communities run by strong community leads with capacities to motivate and influence other actors in the network to improve and make changes. Community leaders who are trusted in their local networks will solve any challenge on the way. With scaling and investments in green energy throughout this new fish food system; in production, processing and logistics, it is possible to boost the livelihood of these communities, as well as contributing to the climate adaptation and mitigation as stated in Glasgow (CoP26) (SDG13).
Presenters Katrine Soma Wageningen Univeristy & Research
From prosumership to entrepreneurship: exploring the urban food system transformation of Almere OosterwoldView Abstract Oral presentationMetropolitan Food Systems01:30 PM - 03:00 PM (Europe/Amsterdam) 2022/02/16 12:30:00 UTC - 2022/02/16 14:00:00 UTC
The city of Almere increasingly steps to the plate to steer food policy towards more sustainable goals. One way they do this is through Almere Oosterwold, a green neighborhood where inhabitants must use 50% of their plot for urban agriculture. The municipality formulated an ambition that over time, 10% off all food consumed in Almere must be produced in Oosterwold. This begs the question, how can citizens evolve over time from producing the food to also distributing and selling the food to other citizens? In other words, how can prosumers become entrepreneurs? In this study, we engaged the citizens of Almere Oosterwold in an action research capacity to think about what future they can imagine for urban agriculture, and what actions they must take to make these futures into reality. We used techniques of futuring as a methodological platform by organizing online and offline futuring workshops with participants. We started with exploring images of the future, and following we backcasted those images to the present day. Our findings show that citizens have a plethora of ideas of how to produce (more) food, and how to make sure this food makes its way to Almere. However, there are several constraints, starting with actually producing enough surplus to sell, trade or give away, all the way to having enough volunteers and participants to make new initiatives (e.g. cooperations, knowledge networks) into a success. Furthermore, citizens don’t want more regulation but expect the government to facilitate new initiatives for entrepreneurship.
Angel Lazaro
Katrine Soma
