Towards Regional Food Security and Food System Sustainability: Findings From a Stakeholder Cognitive Mapping Study.
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| Title: | Towards Regional Food Security and Food System Sustainability: Findings From a Stakeholder Cognitive Mapping Study. |
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| Authors: | Kearns-Steed A; Te Kura i Awarua (Rangahau Māori Research Centre), New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, EIT, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand., Glassey R; Te Kura i Awarua (Rangahau Māori Research Centre), New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, EIT, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand., Railton R; Te Kura i Awarua (Rangahau Māori Research Centre), New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, EIT, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand., Tipene-Leach D; Te Kura i Awarua (Rangahau Māori Research Centre), New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, EIT, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand., Swinburn B; Te Kura i Awarua (Rangahau Māori Research Centre), New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, EIT, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.; School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand., Rees D; Synergia Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand. |
| Source: | Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals [Health Promot J Austr] 2025 Apr; Vol. 36 (2), pp. e70031. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: Australia NLM ID: 9710936 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1036-1073 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10361073 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Promot J Austr Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2018- : Milton, Queensland : Wiley Original Publication: West Perth, WA : Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, |
| MeSH Terms: | Food Security* , Food Supply* , Stakeholder Participation*, Humans ; New Zealand ; Qualitative Research ; Interviews as Topic ; Community Participation |
| Abstract: | Issue Addressed: Food system sustainability is a broad goal, contributing to resilience, positive health, equity, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes. This study aims to understand the essential components on the journey towards "sustainable food systems" in New Zealand's, Hawke's Bay (HB) region. Methods: Seventeen qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted to identify barriers, facilitators and potential interventions for improving a sustainable food system. Cognitive mapping (CM) was utilised, generating causal links between themes to answer the question: "What would it take to enhance the HB region to sustain a resilient food ecosystem to supply local people with local food?" Results: Three key themes were revealed: community engagement, the establishment of a local distribution system and fostering trust between growers and consumers. Community engagement was the most critical factor, highlighting the need for partnerships with local Iwi (tribe) and hapū (subtribe), support for local and community-based business models, economic sustainability and whakapapa of kai (genealogy of food) education. Establishing a local distribution system was identified as crucial to enhance the efficiency of food distribution and ensure repurposing of surplus food. Fostering trust between growers and consumers is needed to achieve this goal. Conclusions: These findings underscore the role of community-centric solutions in cultivating a sustainable food system. Rooted in the specific needs and aspirations of the community, the results offer valuable insights into the development of a sustainable food system in HB. So, What: Through leveraging cognitive mapping, this study provides a novel framework for enhancing community engagement and establishing a local distribution system. (© 2025 The Author(s). Health Promotion Journal of Australia published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australian Health Promotion Association.) |
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| Grant Information: | 3719490 ABST2017 A Better Start National Science Challenges |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: cognitive mapping; community engagement; community‐centric solutions; local distribution; sustainable food systems |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20250316 Date Completed: 20250513 Latest Revision: 20250513 |
| Update Code: | 20250514 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC11911148 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/hpja.70031 |
| PMID: | 40090871 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstract: | Issue Addressed: Food system sustainability is a broad goal, contributing to resilience, positive health, equity, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes. This study aims to understand the essential components on the journey towards "sustainable food systems" in New Zealand's, Hawke's Bay (HB) region.<br />Methods: Seventeen qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted to identify barriers, facilitators and potential interventions for improving a sustainable food system. Cognitive mapping (CM) was utilised, generating causal links between themes to answer the question: "What would it take to enhance the HB region to sustain a resilient food ecosystem to supply local people with local food?"<br />Results: Three key themes were revealed: community engagement, the establishment of a local distribution system and fostering trust between growers and consumers. Community engagement was the most critical factor, highlighting the need for partnerships with local Iwi (tribe) and hapū (subtribe), support for local and community-based business models, economic sustainability and whakapapa of kai (genealogy of food) education. Establishing a local distribution system was identified as crucial to enhance the efficiency of food distribution and ensure repurposing of surplus food. Fostering trust between growers and consumers is needed to achieve this goal.<br />Conclusions: These findings underscore the role of community-centric solutions in cultivating a sustainable food system. Rooted in the specific needs and aspirations of the community, the results offer valuable insights into the development of a sustainable food system in HB.<br />So, What: Through leveraging cognitive mapping, this study provides a novel framework for enhancing community engagement and establishing a local distribution system.<br /> (© 2025 The Author(s). Health Promotion Journal of Australia published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australian Health Promotion Association.) |
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| ISSN: | 1036-1073 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/hpja.70031 |