Using foresight and scenario analysis for food systems change
Exploring the future for better decisions today
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Foresight4Food provides a mechanism for better analysis and synthesis of key trends and possible futures in global food systems to support more informed and strategic dialogue between the private sector, government, science and civil society.
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A framework of different dimensions and approaches in foresight and how they relate to each other. This framework illustrates an integrated approach to foresight that builds on the latest insights in scenario and foresight research.
The Foresight for Food Systems Transformation (FoSTr) Programme supports participatory foresight and scenario processes in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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Nairobi, June 2023 - Under the FoSTr Programme, Foresight4Food organized a highly engaging two-day workshop that brought together key stakeholders from across the Kenyan food system to tackle the country's pressing issue of food security.
Foresight4Food under its FoSTr programme organized the workshop ‘The Future of Food: Opportunities for Foresight to Support Food System Transformation in Uganda’. The workshop brought together 44 stakeholders
FARA (Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa), Foresight4Food participated in Africa Foresight Academy (AFA) side-event at the 8th Africa Agri-business and Science Week in Durban, South Africa. The hybrid event was attended by foresight practitioners, developers and users of foresight results, and food systems experts
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Some interesting reflections on the Third Global Foresight4Food Workshop in Montpellier 2023. Amid the turbulence created by strikes in France, a diverse and committed group of people still managed to get to and from the Third Global Foresight4Food Workshop in Montpellier from 7-9 March.
How can we understand the multiple dimensions of transforming food systems? What does food system transformation actually mean? A framework for thinking about food systems transformation based on WHY change is needed, WHAT needs to change, and HOW change can be brought about.
FAO published the ‘The Future of Food and Agriculture – Drivers and triggers for transformation’ report. The key triggers and drivers for transformation are identified based on a diverse and wide range of literature and expert knowledge and then applied to four scenarios to achieve the FAO goal of ‘Four Betters’: better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life.
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