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In a new paper led by @cibqueiroz in @NatureFoodJnl we highlight 3 transformative action areas for global #FoodSystems in vulnerable and conflict-prone areas. nature.com/articles/s4301… @grp_resilience @sthlmresilience Thread.

Global food insecurity fell for decades. However, this trend has started to reverse. Climate change and increased violent conflict in already food insecure areas are key drivers. COVID-19 has fueled food insecurity even more (2/9)

The need for transformative change is widely accepted, but what does a food systems transformation in conflict-prone areas look like? We highlight three action areas that could advance food system transformation in conflict-prone regions: (3/9)

1. Agricultural expansion must be halted and degraded lands must be restored. The sustainability and productivity of existing production systems must also be improved (4/9)

2. Put resilient landscapes and seascapes at the heart of food systems transformations. Having a diversity of crops, animals, and fish, as well as farming practices and business models will help build food system resilience (5/9)

3. Build resilient food systems for increased regional stability. Transforming food systems to be more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable are important for global sustainable development. Yet, conflict related to food systems can be a barrier (6/9)

We also provide a non-exhaustive list of evidence-based interventions across the proposed three action areas. Specific interventions were grouped in three broad “intervention categories” and linked to the systemic changes and enabling factors needed for their implementation (7/9)

It’s clear, that ahead of the #UNFSS2021, we need to prioritize solutions that put the focus on vulnerable & fragile regions for ensuring sustainable and just #FoodSystems transformations (8/9)

Fantastic group effort incl tweeps:
@cibqueiroz
@AndreaSDowning
@ZuzanaHar
@CedricdeConing
@vanessainafrica
@MIBakarr
@AngeChitate
@owengaffney
@LineGordon
@djbh10_david
@FlorianKrampe
@amloboguerrero
@Deon_Nel_
@mayarebermark
@jrockstrom
@Nate_Matthews_

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