Programme Lead – Sustainable Food Systems (Political Economy)

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Designation offered: Senior Programme Lead / Programme Lead

Focus Area: Sustainable Food Systems

Reporting to: Fellow / Senior Programme Lead

Location: Delhi

Purpose

India grapples with a critical juncture in its agricultural sector.



Ensuring universal nutritional security amidst climate change demands a paradigm shift away from unsustainable practices. The current system, characterised by groundwater depletion, excessive fertiliser use, neglect of rainfed regions, and a monoculture-driven approach, undermines both environmental sustainability and farmers' livelihoods.

Transitioning to a more sustainable agricultural paradigm, prioritising crop diversification (pulses, millets, fruits, and vegetables) and agroecology, and addressing the population's nutritional needs, will inevitably disrupt existing power dynamics. This transition will create both winners and losers, leading to resistance from stakeholders who benefit from the current system. Therefore, a successful transition requires a multifaceted approach, not just solving the 'What' solutions need to be scaled up, but also 'how’ they can be scaled up.

Even when the problems are well accepted, and potential solutions exist, they

📌 Programme Lead- Sustainable Food Systems (New Delhi)
🏢 Council On Energy Environment And Water
📍 New Delhi