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Местоположение:
Афганистан, Бангладеш, Бутан, Китай, Индия, Мьянма, Непал, Пакистан
Discussion topic outcome
To build resilience, the focus must be on food systems and not on farming systems. The food system incorporates wider food resources beyond the farm, for example from forests, wetlands, and home gardens – and therefore spreads risk and improves the ability to cope with shocks and stress. Future partnerships between the government and development partners must prioritize sustainable food production, food safety, reducing food waste, improving food value chains, and revitalization of neglected and underutilized crop species. Government and non-government organizations, with the common goal of
... Подробнееimproved dietary diversity, nutrition, and health, should work together to revitalize ethnic cuisines and diverse food systems. There is a need from all levels of stakeholders, especially from policy makers, to support the growth of community-based food system initiatives and food policies that prioritize food systems and value chains in a holistic manner. Food and food cultures have evolved with human civilization. Safeguarding ethnic cuisines enhances the traditional and cultural identities of ethnic and indigenous communities in the HKH region and encourages them to conserve diverse food production systems. Preservation of ethnic cuisines also helps reinforce cultural identities, empowering these communities to create resilient food systems. The nutritional and health benefits of ethnic fermented foods provides good prospects for future foods. Strengthening the food value chain is key in bringing mountain food products to the market, which can ultimately enhance livelihoods of mountain farmers and producers. By buying directly and locally, we can also help build the resilience of women, small farmers, and vulnerable populations. Youth who have gained experience and skills from working abroad and returned due to COVID-19 could be engaged in revitalizing ethnic cuisines and addressing issues of hygiene and food safety. The young generation should be encouraged to take part in revitalizing ethnic cuisine and conserving agro diversity and associated traditional knowledge. Capacity support to communities, including extension and inputs services are crucial. Protecting ethnic cuisines helps in maintaining local food production systems and agrobiodiversity, along with long term management of ecosystem services. Conservation of ethnic cuisines feeds into the conservation of agrobiodiversity, and proper management of soil, water, forests, biodiversity, culture, traditions, and economy. Seed banks, ex-situ conservation, and data management and documentation of genetic resources for food and agriculture is closely linked to the revitalization of ethnic cuisines. Protection of ethnic cuisines also enriches the tradition/cultural identities of many ethnic communities, which can further encourage them to better manage on farm diversity. Furthermore, diversified food production systems not only lead to better diets but also increase agrobiodiversity, and reduce vulnerability to environmental, climatic or market challenges and shocks. Скрыть
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Ключевые слова: Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Governance, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment