In the gender and food systems framework (Njuki et al. 2022), food system drivers are anchored in a gendered social, political, institutional, and economic system with structural gender inequalities that shape individuals’ and households’ risks and vulnerabilities. These drivers in turn influence the three main components of food systems – value chains, food environments, and consumer behavior...
With 80 percent of the global population residing in urban areas, cities can profoundly influence food systems, shaping consumption patterns and generating waste, whilst contributing to pollution and resource degradation. However, cities also represent powerhouses of enthusiasm, experimentation and engagement – places where increasing numbers of people are participating in food activities for...
