Sustainable Agri-Food Systems: Environment, Economy, Society and Policy, Second Edition by Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Carola Strassner ISBN 9783725839667, 9783725839650, 3725839662, 3725839654 instant download

Sustainable Agri-Food Systems: Environment, Economy, Society and Policy, Second Edition by Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Carola Strassner ISBN 9783725839667, 9783725839650, 3725839662, 3725839654 instant download

Food systems encompass all elements and activities involved in producing, processing, distributing, and consuming food, along with their outputs. A sustainable food system ensures its socio-economic and environmental outcomes do not compromise the resources and bases needed by future generations. Over recent decades, food systems have been central to debates on sustainable development, particularly within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
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These systems face unprecedented pressures, including climate change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, and population growth, while also contributing significantly to these challenges. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed the vulnerabilities of modern food systems, exacerbating issues like food insecurity, malnutrition, rural poverty, and social inequality. This has intensified calls for systemic transformations toward sustainability, emphasizing strategies such as sustainable agriculture, sustainable diets, short supply chains, and reducing food waste. However, diverse approaches reflect differing perspectives on sustainability, highlighting the need for integrated food policies and governance reforms to achieve this transition.
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The 15 papers in this Special Issue explore various dimensions of sustainable agri-food systems.