The proposed scope and approach of the envisaged report are appropriate. It is essential not to look at nutrition only from a diet perspective, but to understand the complex interlinkages with food systems. The choices we make with regard to nutrition and food systems are among the most decicive factors determining social, environmental and economic sustainability at global level. Considerable knowledge is available on the different facets of the problem, and there is increasing consensus on the criteria that more sustainable nutrition and food systems need to meet. However, there is less clarity and agreement with regards to actionable solutions and effective drivers of change. This report should therefore strive to provide guidance for feasible development pathways, rather than focusing on "admiring the problem".
The proposed focus issues are relevant . For above mentioned reasons I suggest to give due attention to the following aspects:
- What role for diversified smallholder agriculture to improve nutrition?
- How do diets determine the sustainability of food systems?
- What drives change towards more sustainable food systems?
- Health concerns related to pesticide use in food systems: what are the implications?
- How to effectively educate and sensitize consumers on adopting healthy and sustainable diets?
Frank Eyhorn