I am pleased to announce the publication of the latest Food Sustainability Index (FSI), a project that I have directed since 2017. Developed by Economist Impact with the support of the Barilla Foundation, the FSI examines how food systems are performing across three pillars: food loss and waste, sustainable agriculture, and nutritional challenges. Its 38 indicators and 95 sub-indicators address societal, environmental and economic themes in 78 countries.
The latest launch consists of an interactive world map, a global executive summary and a methodology paper. The latest FSI was launched at a dedicated webinar that I presented and that featured distinguished guest speakers:
• Marta Antonelli, Head of Research, Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition Foundation (BCFN)
• Ajay Vir Jakhar, Chairman of Bharat Krishak Samaj (Farmers’ Forum India) and former Vice Chair of Action track 2 of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021
• Rodrigo Pacheco, Founder and Executive Chef at Bocavaldivia, UN FAO Goodwill Ambassador for Latin America
I was also interviewed by several specialist food publications to discuss the latest FSI findings, including Food Navigator and Food Tank.
More on food sustainability:
- Agroecology, Southeast Asia’s Protein Transition, and the Role of Finance
- Presenting on food sustainability to Slovenia’s Strategic Council for Food
- Job opportunity in food sustainability: Principal (Food and Agriculture)
- New study on “Ending hunger: the role of agri-food financing”
- Podcast: Circular Food