Food System Resilience
At GAIN, we view the resilience of food systems as the cornerstone to ensure access to nutritious and sustainable diets for all, especially for the most vulnerable.
At GAIN, we view the resilience of food systems as the cornerstone to ensure access to nutritious and sustainable diets for all, especially for the most vulnerable.
At GAIN, we view the resilience of food systems as the cornerstone to ensure access to nutritious and sustainable diets for all, especially for the most vulnerable. Food system resilience is the capacity of these systems to withstand shocks and stresses, maintain essential functions, adapt or transform sustainably, while preserving food security and nutrition for current and future generations.
Systems as a high priority. Our goal is to strengthen resilience by focusing on strategies and actions that enhance the adaptability and responsiveness of food systems in the face of a changing world. This commitment ensures food security and nutrition even in the face of adversity.
Resilient food systems play a significant role in ensuring the availability and accessibility of nutritious food, safeguarding against food insecurity and malnutrition, especially during crises. The connection between the resilience of food systems, nutrition, and policy pathways is profound and multifaceted.
Public policies are essential in reinforcing the resilience of the food system by promoting sustainable agriculture, investing in disaster-resistant infrastructure, and creating safety nets for vulnerable populations. These policies create an environment that supports both food security and nutrition. Recognizing this interconnection is crucial for a holistic approach to food systems, aligned with international agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
The GAIN Food System Resilience Strategy is built around three pillars: Programs, Advocacy, and Operations.
At GAIN, we recognize that resilience is the foundation for ensuring that food systems can withstand shocks and stresses while continuing to provide nutritious and sustainable diets. We believe in promoting resilience at various levels within food systems:
Our programmatic interventions prioritize strengthening the resilience of food systems. This involves:
Our advocacy efforts aim to influence policies that enhance the resilience of food systems. We work to:
In our own operations, we strive to set an example of resilience by:
By incorporating resilience into every facet of our approach, from program implementation to policy advocacy and internal operations, we aim to strengthen food systems against the challenges of a dynamic and uncertain world.
Director of Programme Services
Research Lead, Food Systems Governance and Inclusion Unit, Knowledge Leadership