Exploring Complexity: Pathways for Just Food Systems
Abstract
Feeding is fundamental to human life, intertwining biological necessity with complex social and cultural practices (Aguirre, 2022). Modern approaches to food systems emphasize understanding stakeholder interactions rather than isolating individual components (Araya et al., 2023; Brouwer et al., 2020). Edgar Morin suggests a multifaceted exploration is necessary to grasp food system complexity, integrating biological, historical, geographical, legal, and economic perspectives (Morin, 2005). This complexity presents opportunities and challenges, requiring a balance between holistic understanding and practical simplification. This study aims to enhance food systems research by incorporating critical complexity, multi-scalar analysis, and transdisciplinary governance. It investigates if integrated governance strategies can foster understanding and transformation of local food systems towards justice. The study includes three phases: theoretical exploration, formulation of governance pathways, and practical analysis of a local food system. The first paper examines balanced food paradigms addressing environmental challenges and socio-economic inequalities. The second paper explores the role of territory in transforming food systems within a multilevel governance framework, emphasizing local solutions and cross-sectoral collaboration. The third paper applies a multiscale temporal-spatial analysis to Cerro Navia's local food system in Santiago, advocating for governance integrating local knowledge and community empowerment.
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Tesis (Doctoral Research in Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing)--Università degli Studi di Ferrara, 2024.
Tesis (Doctorado en Ciencias de la Agricultura)--Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2024.
Tesis (Doctorado en Ciencias de la Agricultura)--Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2024.