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Main findings
The debates in VC4 identified the need to foster collaboration among all (countries, governments, producers, consumers, industries, civil society, etc.) to make sustainable food systems a global reality in the shortest possible time-frame. However, it was also evident throughout the discussions that different challenges should be addressed to advance in the development process, for example, the implementation of the SDGs and compliance with the 2030 Agenda. In this sense, it is worth remembering that the extraordinary development of the Brazilian agriculture promoted since 1970’s strengthene
... Lire la suited economic growth and contributed to the evolution of environmental regulations, social standards, and the well-being of rural and urban communities. State investment in agricultural research, innovation and development contributed to the sustainability of food production in the country and was essential to obtain robust and consistent results, in line with the Millennium Development Goals and later to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainable healthy food systems depend on permanent policies that integrate health, science, agriculture and social sectors. Climate change implies finding new solutions to adapt to problems such as droughts, pests and excess rain. In order to ensure an adequate and healthy diet and to overcome the obstacles identified in this dialogue, healthy and sustainable food systems must be developed, based on the Food and Nutrition National Policy, the Brazilian food Guidelines and other relevant principles. They (não está claro a que refere “they”) must also be supported by inter-sector public policies and protective measures that guarantee the access to food and promote a healthy and adequate diet. For Brazil, the Summit preparatory process played a positive role. It contributed to identifying the challenges faced by national food systems, especially those that are closely related to tropical agriculture. In this context, it is necessary to highlight the importance of the governance and management policies, which should be strategic, coordinated, based on scientific evidence and on qualified information, allowing the country to transform part of its natural potential into effective production, incorporating technologies at their various levels in favor of sustainability. Lire moins
Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mots-clés : Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Governance, Innovation, Policy