Transformación de los sistemas alimentarios: retos globales, soluciones locales y sostenibilidad en México

• Márquez-Dueñas, Diana Carolina ^[1] ; Valencia-Zavala, Meztli Guadalupe ^[1] ; del Villar-Ocegueda, Antonio Rafael ^[1] ; González-Córdova, Aarón Fernando ^[2] ; Lucas-Bravo, Gaudencio ^[1] ; Sáyago-Ayerdi, Sonia Guadalupe ^[1]
  1. [1] Tecnológico Nacional de México

     Tecnológico Nacional de México

     México

     
  2. [2] Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo

     Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo

     México

     
• Localización: Estudios Sociales: Revista de Alimentación Contemporánea y Desarrollo Regional, ISSN 0188-4557, ISSN-e 2395-9169, Vol. 35, Nº. 66, 2025
• Idioma: español
• DOI: 10.24836/es.v35i66.1610
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Food systems transformation: Global challenges, local solutions, and sustainability in Mexico
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  • español

    Objetivo: abordar los sistemas alimentarios en México desde un enfoque global y su contexto en México, identificando oportunidades en prácticas tradicionales e innovaciones sostenibles. Planteamiento: analizar el impacto ambiental de los sistemas actuales, destacando la huella hídrica y de carbono y las barreras estructurales que dificultan la transformación hacia modelos más sostenibles. Abordaje metodológico: para la elaboración de este ensayo se realizaron entrevistas a agricultores así como una revisión bibliográfica, con el objetivo de recopilar información confiable sobre los sistemas alimentarios en México y su relación con la sostenibilidad, equidad y los Objetivos del Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Se utilizaron fuentes primarias (informes de la FAO, UNFSS y Coneval) y fuentes secundarias (artículos académicos, revisiones científicas y análisis de datos), priorizando la información publicada entre 2018 y 2024. Conclusiones: el ensayo invita a la acción colectiva, resaltando el papel de las decisiones alimentarias individuales en la sostenibilidad global.

  • English

    Objective: To address these issues globally and within the context of Mexico, identifying opportunities in traditional practices and sustainable innovations. Problem statement: To analyze the environmental impact of current systems, with a focus on water and carbon footprints, as well as the structural barriers that hinder the shift toward more sustainable models. Methodological approach: Preparing this essay involved conducting interviews with farmers, along with a bibliographic review, to gather reliable information about food systems in Mexico and their relationship with sustainability, equity, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Primary sources (FAO, UNFSS, and Coneval reports) and secondary sources (academic articles, scientific reviews, and data analyses) were used, prioritizing information published between 2018 and 2024. Conclusion: This essay calls for collective action, highlighting the role of individual food choices in achieving global sustainability.

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