Summary
This extensive qualitative study employed the Three Horizons futures methodology with diverse food system stakeholders in Yorkshire to map action pathways for regenerative food system transformation. Six core action domains were identified: supply chain connectivity and innovation; scaling regenerative farming; citizen demand reshaping; knowledge support for standards and incentives; youth and school engagement; and cross-domain coordination. The work emphasises the critical roles of coherent action, ambitious visioning, and power dynamics in enabling systemic change towards mutually reinforcing human and ecological health.
Regional applicability
This study was conducted in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and directly addresses UK food system transformation. The findings are regionally specific to Yorkshire but the methodological framework and multi-stakeholder engagement approach have potential applicability across UK regions with similar food system structures and governance contexts.
Key measures
Identified action domains for food system transformation; stakeholder participation across researchers and practitioners; contrasts between current degenerative and envisioned regenerative food systems
Outcomes reported
The study identified six core action domains required to transform the Yorkshire food system towards regenerative practice through a large-scale Three Horizons futures process. These domains span supply chain innovation, farming practices, citizen engagement, knowledge systems, education, and cross-domain coordination.
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