Welcome to the SDC Food Systems Learning Guide. This guide is designed to guide you through the complexities of food systems in a structured and engaging way.

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Think of this guide as a lighthouse, illuminating your path through increasingly complex concepts. We begin with a foundational Food Systems Introduction, building step-by-step through Problem Identification, Describing Food Systems, and Investigating Interventions. You will then delve deeper into Stakeholder Management, Backcasting, and Resilience, culminating in the strategic art of Scenario Planning. Each section will begin with an indication of where you are in the journey, using the visual metaphor of the lighthouse.

• Scaffolding: Each section builds upon the previous, creating a scaffolded learning experience. We strongly recommend progressing through the sections in order to fully grasp how the material develops.

• Navigation Buttons: In each page:

  • Left arrow: To move to the previous page.

  • Right arrow: to move to the next page

  • Header Menu: To allow you to jump to any section of the guide.

• Dig Deeper: We've included a section of further resources at the end of each section for those who wish to explore the topics in greater depth.

• Section Reviews: At the end of each section, you'll find a review to consolidate your understanding of the key concepts.

 

By following this structured approach, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of food systems, from basic principles to advance strategic thinking. Let's begin the guide.