Daniel Madriaga. Current food systems face a harsh reality: they fail to provide healthy diets for all people. This global challenge demands actions that address agricultural, food, health, and environmental systems in an integrated way, as well as reduce the cost of nutritious foods and increase accessibility to healthy eating.
If these systems are transformed, they can become a powerful catalyst for ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have recognized the urgency of addressing this issue. Both organizations promote the implementation of a set of measures related to food systems.
These measures, designed in collaboration with experts from around the world, aim to change the game, complement each other, and focus on improving the nutritional quality of food throughout the supply chain, as well as creating healthier food environments.
Organic Biocapacity Food Models (MABO, for its Spanish acronym) and Environmental Measures for Organic Zones (MAZO, for its Spanish acronym) emerge as promising solutions to ensure global food security.
MABO, inspired by agroecology and permaculture principles, promote the integration of organic practices, biodiversity, and respect for natural cycles. These models not only aim to increase food production sustainably but also improve soil health, conserve biodiversity, and reduce the environmental footprint.
MAZO complements MABO efforts by promoting specific measures aimed at the protection and restoration of organic zones. From soil and water conservation practices to promoting agroforestry production systems, MAZO seeks to mitigate the negative impacts of intensive agriculture and foster ecosystem resilience.
The combination of MABO and MAZO offers a viable alternative to enhance the sustainability of our food systems. By prioritizing regeneration over exploitation and collaboration over competition, these models invite us to rethink our relationship with the land and the resources that sustain our lives.
Both systems embody a hopeful vision for a future where agriculture and food are forces of regeneration and resilience. Their implementation requires collective commitment and policies that favor the transition to more sustainable and equitable models. It is time to invest in food systems that nourish people and the planet we inhabit.
With a clear vision for the future, Daniel Madariaga is a Mexican entrepreneur driving the country’s sustainable transformation. Through vertical farming and eco-friendly transportation, and with his EGADE training, he leads innovation and responsible development projects.