Role of the Food Supply Chain Stakeholders in Achieving UN SDGs

Ilija Djekic, Laura Batlle-Bayer, Alba Bala, Pere Fullana-i-Palmer and Anet Režek Jambrak
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Ilija Djekic: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
Laura Batlle-Bayer: UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change, ESCI-UPF, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Alba Bala: UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change, ESCI-UPF, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Pere Fullana-i-Palmer: UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change, ESCI-UPF, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Anet Režek Jambrak: Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 16, 1-16

Abstract: This paper gives an overview of main food supply chain stakeholders and their role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As this supply chain is global, playing a significant role in feeding the world, a deeper analysis of 17 SDGs, their targets and indicators reveals numerous direct and indirect connections with various SDGs. To perform such an overview, the authors investigated the link between the main stakeholders of the chain (farmers, food processors, food traders and consumers) with UN SDGs. In parallel, the authors explored the roles of policymakers, inspection services, certification bodies and academia in supporting these SDGs. In spite of numerous papers, calculations and estimations, discussion and media coverage, the authors believe that only the tip of the iceberg has been revealed. Based on this overview, the authors emphasize SDG 2—Zero Hunger and SDG 12—Responsible Consumption and Production as the most dominant for the food supply chain. In parallel, the achievement of SDG 17—Partnerships for the Goals will enable deeper intertwining of the goals and all stakeholders in the food supply chain continuum. Additional efforts are needed to pave the way for fulfilling the targets of the UN SDGs and exceeding expectations of all stakeholders.

Keywords: farmers; food processors; food traders; food consumers; UN SDGs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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