The elements of resilience in the food system and means to enhance the stability of the food supply.

ABSTRACT: Food systems are increasingly exposed to disruptions and shocks, and they are projected to increase in the future. Most recently, the war in Ukraine and Covid-19 pandemic has increased concerns about the ability to secure the availability of food at stable prices. This article presents a food system resilience framework to promote a national foresight system to better prepare for shocks and disruptions. Our study identified four key elements of resilience: system thinking through science and communication; redundancy of activities and networks; diversity of production and partners; and buffering strategies. Three national means to enhance resilience in the Finnish food system included domestic protein crop production, renewable energy production, and job creation measures. Primary producti

SUBMITTER: Karoliina R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9806810 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature