Making Local Food Systems Sufficient For a Sustainable Transition
The world is facing a sustainability crisis and the need to transition to a more sustainable food system has never been more pressing. Recent studies have shown that local food systems can play an important role in helping us reach this goal.
A new study from the University of Edinburgh’s Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security takes a closer look at the potential of local food systems to provide enough food for a sustainable transition. The researchers found that food production in local food systems can be increased by up to 40%, while also reducing the environmental impacts associated with food production. Furthermore, the study found that local food systems can provide a much more equitable distribution of food, with the potential to reduce food insecurity.
These findings demonstrate the potential of local food systems to contribute to a sustainable transition. By increasing local food production, reducing environmental impacts, and improving food equity, local food systems can play an important role in helping us reach a more sustainable future.
source: Phys.org