Global Environment Outlook 3 - Past, present and future perspectives
This research report examines the impact of global environmental change (GEC) on food systems in Southern Africa, highlighting the challenges to regional policy due to increasing food insecurity, chronic malnutrition, and stunting in children. It explores the current operation of the region's food systems, their vulnerabilities to GEC, and viable adaptation options for the present and future. The report synthesizes analytical and theoretical literature, empirical studies, policy papers, and stakeholder workshops to recommend strategies for enhancing food security in the face of GEC.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
United Nations Environment Programme |
| Authors: | C. Mataya, E. Vhurumuku, G. Ziervogel, J. Arntzen, J. S. I. Ingram, M. T. Muchero, P. Dube, R. T. Mano, S. Drimie |
| Geographic focus: | Southern Africa, Global |
Methods
The research method involved a review of analytical and theoretical literature, empirical studies, and policy papers. It also included a series of workshops and discussions with key stakeholders to synthesize recommendations and conclusions.
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Key Insights
The research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamic challenges that global environmental change (GEC) poses to food systems in Southern Africa. It underscores the region's growing food insecurity, exacerbated by GEC, which threatens the stability of food systems and the health of the population, particularly children. The report reviews existing literature, empirical studies, and policy documents, and incorporates insights from regional workshops with key stakeholders. It identifies research challenges, policy and technical adaptation options, and the potential consequences of different adaptation pathways within the context of regional socioeconomic and environmental conditions. The report aims to inform the development of a robust regional food policy strategy to address the vulnerabilities of Southern Africa's food systems to GEC and minimize the risk of chronic regional food insecurity.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | Southern Africa geographic scope | adaptation options | development | environment | environmental conditions | food security | food systems | futures | global environmental change (gec) | malnutrition | policy formulation | socioeconomic conditions | southern africa | stunting