Special Issue on Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, and Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems
Published 21 November, 2023
Introduction:
The challenges posed by global warming have ignited a pressing need for transformative approaches in various aspects of human existence, and among these, food systems emerge as a pivotal battleground. As our planet grapples with rising temperatures, changing weather patterns, and the looming specter of environmental degradation, the role of food systems in mitigating these challenges has never been more pronounced. Food systems, from production to consumption, are inextricably intertwined with climate change, representing both a significant driver of environmental stress and a potent catalyst for sustainable solutions.
Food systems are responsible for a substantial share of global greenhouse gas emissions, stemming from agricultural practices, deforestation, transportation, food waste, and malnutrition. However, they also offer a profound opportunity for positive change. Sustainable food systems hold the promise of not only reducing their own carbon footprint but also actively contributing to the mitigation of climate change through practices that sequester carbon, conserve biodiversity, and reduce resource use.
As the world faces the dual crises of food insecurity and global warming, the imperative to rethink and innovate food systems becomes self-evident. It is in this context that the International Journal of Innovation Studies is pleased to announce the special issue, ‘Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, and Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems’. This special issue is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions that leverage digital transformation and stakeholder engagement to address the multifaceted challenges of global warming within food systems.
Topics covered:
- Sustainable Food Consumption
- Stakeholder Collaboration for Climate Mitigation
- Policy and Governance for Climate-Smart Food Systems
- The Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Food Systems
- Digital Traceability and Transparency
- Reducing Food System Emissions
- Cultural and Social Dimensions of Sustainable Food Practices
- Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Food Choices
- Sustainable Food Marketing Strategies
Important Deadlines:
- Submission deadline: 04 November 2024
Submission Instructions: Please read the Guide for Authors before submitting. All articles should be submitted online; please select SI: Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, and Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems on submission. Authors should specify that they are submitting to the special issue in their cover letter. If the manuscript is accepted, the article will be published open access with no fee payable by the author.
Guest Editors:
- Luca Cacciolatti, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, London, UK. L.Cacciolatti@westminster.ac.uk
- Soo Hee Lee, Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. s.h.lee@kent.ac.uk
- Xiaoyu Yu, Shanghai University, China. yuxiaoyu@shu.edu.cn
- Dr Markos Kourgiantakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece. mkourg@hmu.gr
Please download the detailed instructions (the PDF version) from the link below:
https://www.keaipublishing.com/media/q2aatle2/attachment-final.pdf
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