The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems in Asia

Paul J. Moughan, Daniel A. Chamovitz, S. Ayyappan, Morakot Tanticharoen, Krishan Lal, Yoo Hang Kim

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Abstract

This chapter focusses on the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in transforming the food systems of Asia and the Pacific to achieve long-term environmentally sustainable food and nutritional security (FNS). A “whole of systems” approach is required to address the issues, and that work is urgently needed to define ‘healthy’ diets for different regions, societies and cultures. Emphasis should shift from the provision of calories to the supply of balanced patterns of all essential nutrients, and the ‘holistic’ properties of foods should be recognised. The chapter identifies countries and regions, within Asia, considered to be at particularly high risk for future food insecurity. Systems analysis should be applied across the agricultural and food sectors of these countries to identify the actual technical and other impediments to FNS. It is envisaged that the results from such an analysis would be used to formulate a ‘blueprint’ for agricultural and food STI in Asia. Overarching recommendations are the establishment of a trans-national funding mechanism for the entire region, focussing on targeted interdisciplinary STI, and the establishment of regional centres of excellence for research, education and extension, focussing on the identified key areas of opportunity. It was concluded that there is an urgent need for investment and action.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationScience and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages751-761
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9783031157035
ISBN (Print)9783031157028
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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