Utilization of new technologies in the creation of sustainable food systems to ensure global food security

Abstract

At present, one of the most serious problems afflicting international society is the climate crisis and the imminent lack of food, which has an impact on the socio-economic sphere given the exorbitant rise in prices that limits people’s access to the basic basket, violating their right to a decent life and adequate food. In this regard, the 2030 Agenda addresses these issues through various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are interrelated, such as SDGs 1, 2, 6, 12, 13 and 15. The health crisis caused by COVID-19 also exacerbated the obstacles to food security, especially in the most vulnerable areas, which are also being severely affected by extreme weather events that harm the primary economic sector from which vulnerable communities subsist. In response to this, the international community has undertaken several initiatives focused on eradicating or reducing food insecurity and promoting adequate nutrition. However, in the face of a technological era, it is necessary to incorporate new technologies in the creation of sustainable food systems that guarantee global food security.