A new paradigm for sustainable food systems by Emile Frison, IPES Food 11 October 2016. Brussels. The role of consumers in the sustainable consumption and production in Europe and in developing countries

1. Emile A. Frison– IPES FOOD
Trondheim Conference on Biodiversity – 02- June 2016
A new paradigm for
sustainable food systems
ARCH Pre-event, Consumers & Global Food Systems, Brussels, 11 October 2016
Emile A. Frison - IPES-Food

2. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016

3. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
What is wrong with our food systems?
Triple burden of malnutrition
• Hunger, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity &NCDs
Environmentally unsustainable
• Biodiversity losses, water pollution, soil degradation, GHG
emissions, unsustainable use of natural resources, low resilience
food waste …
Social inequities & neglect of cultural values
• Poverty, disempowerment, loss of cultural identity …
•  Directly linked to “industrial” food systems
We need drastic changes in both
production and consumption

4. [NAME] – IPES FOOD
[EVENT, DATE]ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Production: Domination of
industrial agriculture

5. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016

6. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
The potential of a new paradigm:
“diversified agrocecological systems”
◦ Economic
◦ Productivity and income
◦ Resilience and stability
◦ Environmental
◦ Ecosystem services & Biodiversity
◦ Restoration of degraded land and carbon sequestration
◦ Health: healthy environment and better nutrition
◦ Social: Employment, linking producers & consumers
◦ Cultural: respect for cultural preferences

7. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
What prevents change: 8 Lock-ins

8. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Market concentration in multiple sectors
• 3 companies control 50% of commercial seed market.
• 7 companies control nearly 100% of fertilizer sales.
• 5 companies share 68% of agrochemical market.
• 4 firms account for 97% of private R&D in poultry.
• 4 firms control up to 90% of the global grain trade.
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9. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
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10. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
All have a common interest:
maintaining industrial agriculture
…. But things are changing

11. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Emerging opportunities for a transition
to sustainable food systems
• Global recognition (MEA, IAASTD, 10YFP)
• Changing policies (countries, cities)
• Integrated landscape thinking & food systems
science
• Peer-to-peer action research (CaC, FFS …)
Producers

12. [NAME] – IPES FOOD
[EVENT, DATE]ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Consumption: evolving
problems

13. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Unsustainable consumption
 Food systems = about 30% of all GHG emissions
 Food waste: 30% of all food produced is wasted
or lost
 Inequities in access to food

14. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Emerging opportunities for a transition
to sustainable food systems
• Interest in more healthy eating
• Interest in sustainable sourcing
• Short supply chains
Consumers

15. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Recommendations
1. Develop new indicators for sustainable food systems.
2. Shift public support towards diversified agroecological production
systems and sustainable food systems.
3. Support short circuits & alternative retail infrastructures.
4. Use public procurement to support local agroecological produce.
5. Strengthen movements that unify diverse constituencies around
agroecology and sustainable food systems.
6. Mainstream agroecology and holistic food systems approaches into
education and research agendas.
7. Develop food planning processes and ‘food policies’ at all levels.

16. Emile A. Frison – IPES FOOD
ARCH Pre-event: Global food systems. Brussels, 11 October 2016
Thank you!
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