Governance for Local and Regional Food Systems

Abstract

Local and regional food systems continue to emerge, despite daunting challenges. This article argues that such challenges can only be successfully confronted through the adoption of a more systematic approach and adequate governance. A new paradigm of "sustainable food security" is presented, alongside a classification scheme and clear definitions for the varieties of local and regional food systems. A discussion concerning the (multi) governance of local and regional food systems is supported through the presentation of examples from around the world. Keywords: food systems, local, regional, classification, governance