Local policy pathways to sustainable food systems

Abstract

Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing focus on the unsustainability of the current food system. The food system has to be transformed, both in terms of production and consumption, in order to reduce waste and conserve biodiversity while adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Urban spaces and local communities are crucial arenas where such transition is being shaped, involving actors who have not traditionally engaged in developing food policies. Urban food governance structures have more room to be innovative and develop integrated policies. How and when do food-related issues emerge on the local policy agenda? What elements of the food system are being addressed by policymaking? Which actors drive these changes? And which factors explain local successes, and how can others learn from this? We welcome contributions focusing on local and urban pathways to more sustainable food systems through a plurality of methods and approaches.

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