Nutrition and Food Sciences

Sustainable Food Systems

Session Overview:

This session will focus on the intersection of nutrition, sustainability, and food security, addressing how sustainable food systems can promote health and well-being while minimizing environmental impact. Experts will share insights into innovative practices, policies, and research that foster resilient and sustainable food systems.

Key Topics and Subsessions:

Understanding Sustainable Food Systems:

Concepts and Definitions: Exploration of what constitutes a sustainable food system, including ecological, economic, and social dimensions

Global and Local Perspectives: Discussion on how sustainable food systems vary across different regions and cultures

Innovative Agricultural Practices:

Organic and Regenerative Farming: Practices that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and reduce dependency on synthetic inputs.

Agroecology: Strategies that apply ecological principles to agricultural practices for sustainable food production.