Three reasons why food system transformations are contested, and why food system scientists and policymakers should care
Westengen, Ola; Lecy, Kate Schneider; Angelsen, Arild; Aspholm, Marina; Bjugstad, Nils; Eriksen, Siri Ellen Hallstrøm; Haug, Ruth; Karlsson, Caroline; Olsen, Hanne Fjerdingby; Rognli, Odd Arne; Schwarm, Angela; Smedshaug, Christian A.; Varela-Tomasco, Paula
Summary
Over the last years, consortia of researchers with mandates from high-level international policy forums have published comprehensive assessments and indicator frameworks defining human welfare needs and planetary boundaries for food systems transformations. Despite the evidence presented, scientific assessments and guidelines on food production and diets remain hotly contested. In this Perspective we discuss three reasons why this is so: goal conflicts, disciplinary framing, and power and influence. Understanding and addressing the reasons for discord and polarization are important to build common ground and mobilize the necessary collective action for food system transformations.
Publication details
Journal : Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems , vol. 9 , p. 1–7 , 2025
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Electronic
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2571-581X
Publication type : Academic article
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DOI
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doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2025.157...
ARKIV
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hdl.handle.net/11250/3197413
ARKIV
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hdl.handle.net/11250/3197620
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nva.sikt.no/registration/0198c...
