Food system transformation to reduce inequality within and among countries

Madiha Ahmed and Sandra Gagnon

Chapter 12 in The Elgar Companion to Food System Transformation for Sustainable Development, 2026, pp 167-182 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: After decades of investment to reduce food security, today's agri-food systems still face complex global and local challenges. Food insecurity is increasing, the triple burden of malnutrition continues to rise, and food systems are threatened by conflict, risks of a global economic slowdown, and climate variability. A fit-for-purpose food system is one that is inclusive, climate-resilient, and healthy. Inequalities are observed throughout food systems, from production, processing, and packaging to consumption. Major shocks, such as climate variability, sociopolitical stress, pandemics, or other external threats have disproportionate impacts on those living in conditions of poverty, exclusion, and marginalisation. Alternative food system models do exist that build on justice, sustainability, and sovereignty and aim at leading food systems on a pathway to reducing inequality. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) contributes to this focus through its funding and engagement in the application of agroecological principles, deployment of nature-based solutions, and strengthening of healthy diet policies and Indigenous food systems.

Keywords: Inequality; Food System Transformation; Social Inclusion; Inequality; Agroecology; Nature-based Solutions; Diets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035332847
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