Baur Patrick, Petersen-Rockney Margiana, Bowles Timothy, Ahmed Selena
Department of Fisheries, Animal, and Veterinary Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA.
Environmental Studies Department, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA.
Nat Food. 2025 Jun;6(6):539-546. doi: 10.1038/s43016-025-01185-0. Epub 2025 Jun 23.
Mangroves comprise diverse species that exhibit unique adaptations allowing them to thrive in harsh coastal environments in continual flux. Inspired by mangroves, we present a knowledge-to-action framework for conceptualizing sustainable food systems. We posit that human and planetary health are best sought through processes of diversification across multiple root systems to sustain a plurality of desired outcomes. The mangrove metaphor highlights that processes of diversification, which are empirically observable, measurable and reflexive to contemporary needs and contexts, can address food system polycrises and support transitions that benefit people and the planet.
红树林由多种物种组成，这些物种展现出独特的适应性，使它们能够在不断变化的恶劣沿海环境中茁壮成长。受红树林的启发，我们提出了一个将知识转化为行动的框架，用于构建可持续粮食系统的概念。我们认为，通过跨多个根系的多样化过程来寻求人类和地球健康是最佳途径，以维持多种期望的结果。红树林隐喻强调，多样化过程是可通过实证观察、测量且能适应当代需求和背景的，它能够应对粮食系统的多重危机，并支持有利于人类和地球的转型。
