COVID19 crisis has exposed the fragility of current food systems especially in developing countries. most of the countries (including developed) are not able to help others but trying to come out of the crisis first themselves. The current food systems which are dependent a lot of international food trade are threatened and consequently the associated people especially many countries in Asia and Sub Saharan Africa.
There might be a need to look at the future approach to build resilient food systems which are basic necessity of life.
Hence what should be our approach: giving greater ficus on building local decentralized food systems vs. international trade for improving food security!
Do we need to change our approach for ensuring global food security and achieve SDGs!
@Shalander Kumar ji as per my understanding majority of the traditional livelihoods depends on surrounding local resource base. So it has to be explored sustainably and at the same time international cooperation is equally desirable for the strengthening the food security in the era of climate change. Food security better nutrition security must be secured for every individual and efforts must integrate a hybrid model.
Thanks
Thanks for your good response. Its very valid that we should have combination of international trade and local food systems. However it might be important post-covid that countries might need to give increased focus on building local resilient food systems not only at country level but also within the country in food deficit regions looking at the long term economic, social and environmental benefits.