The case for history in planning future food systems transformations

Nel Mûelenaere (), Jessica Dijkman, Matthew Hannaford, Leslie Lipper, Rathana Peou Norbert-Munns and A M Nasir Uddin
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Nel Mûelenaere: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Jessica Dijkman: Utrecht University
Matthew Hannaford: University of Lincoln
Leslie Lipper: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
Rathana Peou Norbert-Munns: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
A M Nasir Uddin: Expert Climate Change and Disaster Management

Nature Sustainability, 2025, vol. 8, issue 4, 343-349

Abstract: Abstract As food insecurity grows globally, foresight planning for sustainable food systems has become critical. Here we argue that history—through detailed data, case studies and methodologies—can profoundly enhance the robustness of scenario planning. By examining cases in Mozambique, Bangladesh and Holland, we illustrate how historical insights can guide interventions on local, national and transnational scales, helping to avoid unintended consequences and building resilience into future food systems.

Date: 2025
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