Global environmental change and food systems in Southern Africa: The dynamic challenges facing regional policy
This research report examines the impact of global environmental change (GEC) on food systems in Southern Africa, highlighting the challenges for regional policy in addressing food insecurity, malnutrition, and child stunting. It emphasizes the need for understanding current food system operations, vulnerabilities to GEC, and viable adaptation options for the future. The paper synthesizes research findings, policy analyses, and stakeholder discussions to recommend strategies for sustainable regional food security in the face of GEC.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Journal Of Geography And Regional Planning |
| Authors: | C. Mataya, E. Vhurumuku, G. Ziervogel, J. Arntzen, J. S. I. Ingram, M. T. Muchero, P. Dube, R. T. Mano, S. Drimie, S. Drimie1, J. Arntzen, P. Dube, J. S. I. Ingram, R. T. Mano, C. Mataya, M. T. Muchero, E. Vhurumuku And G. Ziervogel |
| Geographic focus: | Southern Africa |
Methods
The research method involved a review of analytical and theoretical literature, empirical studies, and policy papers, combined with workshops and stakeholder discussions. This synthesis aimed to develop recommendations and conclusions for addressing food system vulnerability and the impacts of GEC in Southern Africa.
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Key Insights
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the Southern African food systems' vulnerability to global environmental change (GEC). It discusses the current state of food security, characterized by rising malnutrition and stunting in children, and the lack of comprehensive understanding of the region's food systems. The paper identifies key research challenges, policy and technical adaptation options, and potential consequences of different adaptation pathways within the context of regional socioeconomic and environmental conditions. It emphasizes the need for a robust regional policy strategy to address the impacts of GEC on food security.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Southern Africa geographic scope | adaptation options | child stunting | environmental conditions | food | food security | food systems | global environmental change (gec) | malnutrition | policy formulation | socioeconomic conditions | southern africa