Intergubernamental Diálogo
Enfoque geográfico:
Fiji, Kiribati, Islas Marshall, Micronesia (Estados Federados de), Nauru, Palau, Papua Nueva Guinea, Samoa, Islas Salomón, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Major focus
The Blue Pacific Food System dialogue was an intergovernmental dialogue, bringing a unique regional Food Systems perspective to the global dialogue process. The Blue Pacific encompasses the interconnected land, aquatic, coastal and oceanic systems that support subsistence, livelihoods, commercial enterprise and economic development of the region, grounded in the culture, knowledge and the traditions and practices of its people. The dialogue gathered perspectives on multiple food systems dimensions, from agriculture to fisheries, health, ecosystems, economics, and the inseparable connection bet
... Leer másween food and Pacific culture, knowledge and technology. The dialogue celebrated the unique contribution of the Pacific’s land and oceans to the global food system, while also addressing the challenges facing the region, including urgent attention to the existential threat that climate change poses to the regional food system. Agriculture and fisheries are central to Pacific livelihoods and economies. Between 50-70% of Pacific peoples depend on agriculture or associated activities for their livelihoods. Coastal fisheries provide a primary or secondary source of income for up to 50% of households. Freshwater resources are varied, with future scarcity posing a food security risk. Pacific countries have a significant trade deficit and increasing dependence on imported food. The Pacific, as a whole, is not on track to achieve SDG2. Health outcomes are an increasing challenge, with some of the highest rates of non-communicable diseases in the world, and mal and under nutrition is persistent in some countries. C The focus leveraged from the evidence brief produced for the Dialogue in April 2021 set the context of our Dialogue for each Summit Action Track as follows: • AT1 Ensure safe and nutritional food for all: Traditional nutrition-rich Pacific diets have eroded. Trade systems, while enhancing access to diverse food and facilitating economic growth and prosperity, have also created food environments that lead to negative health outcomes, contributing to an NCD crisis in Pacific countries. The large geographic area and small populations create challenges for food distribution. Climate change and energy shocks create vulnerabilities in the food supply. • AT2: Shift to sustainable consumption patterns. The sustainability of international food value chains impacts the Pacific’s ability to source sustainable food. There are high levels of non-communicable diseases, which are one of the leading causes of premature death. Several PICTs (Pacific Islands Countries and Territories) are among the top 10 countries in the world with the highest rates of diabetes.Convenience foods are overpackaged and contribute to increasing waste problems. • AT3: Boost nature positive production: Agroforestry and integrated small-scale systems are common in Pacific Island countries. Land has been cleared for food and cash commodities, causing biodiversity loss, soil erosion and water pollution. Ridge-to-Reef initiatives link coastal areas with agricultural production systems. • AT4: Advance equitable livelihoods: Poverty and inequality are growing in in the Pacific, and this influences the food security of different socio-economic groups. Family-based approaches to farming and community- based approaches to managing fisheries are widespread. Women play a critical role in household nutrition and food security and income, but their contribution is not always recognised or supported. • AT5: Build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks, and stress. ‘Slow shocks’ are occurring – such as water quality and availability, soil degradation, NCDs and poverty. ‘Extreme and cumulative shocks’ are also occurring – such as economic, COVID-19, and the increasing frequency and impact of hazards, including of cyclones, flooding events, drought and salinity. This is in addition to existing variability from drivers including El Niño and La Niña. The Dialogue also had incorporated a special focus on atoll countries and communities, that face unique challenges in relation to freshavailability, soil health and the impacts of climate change. Leer menos
Línea(s) de Acción: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Palabras clave: Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Women & Youth Empowerment