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Challenging the anonymous carrots dilemma - A qualitative study on AFNs and social sustainability in Skåne

Andersson, Ellen LU and Bonnevier, Louise LU (2022) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20221
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
The current conventional food system is ecologically and socially damaging, as unsustainable production patterns change people’s relationship to food. Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) have been proposed as a potential solution to the problem. This study investigates the relationship between AFNs and social sustainability in Skåne in order to provide policy suggestions on how to develop this interplay. The study follows a qualitative single case study design, based on a literature review on AFNs and sustainability, and semi-structured interviews with AFN actors. Findings show that AFNs in Skåne are concerned with increasing social sustainability in local communities and are most effective regarding spreading awareness. However,... (More)
The current conventional food system is ecologically and socially damaging, as unsustainable production patterns change people’s relationship to food. Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) have been proposed as a potential solution to the problem. This study investigates the relationship between AFNs and social sustainability in Skåne in order to provide policy suggestions on how to develop this interplay. The study follows a qualitative single case study design, based on a literature review on AFNs and sustainability, and semi-structured interviews with AFN actors. Findings show that AFNs in Skåne are concerned with increasing social sustainability in local communities and are most effective regarding spreading awareness. However, profitability and lack of support are two central aspects that seem to hinder development in this area. Further, findings indicate that revitalisation of food relations on the local level could possibly aid to strengthen the Swedish food system as a whole, although more research is needed. (Less)
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author
Andersson, Ellen LU and Bonnevier, Louise LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20221
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Social sustainability, alternative food networks, participation, awareness, social cohesion, equity, sustainability science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2022:038
language
English
id
9085010
date added to LUP
2022-06-09 10:59:57
date last changed
2022-06-09 10:59:57
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  abstract     = {{The current conventional food system is ecologically and socially damaging, as unsustainable production patterns change people’s relationship to food. Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) have been proposed as a potential solution to the problem. This study investigates the relationship between AFNs and social sustainability in Skåne in order to provide policy suggestions on how to develop this interplay. The study follows a qualitative single case study design, based on a literature review on AFNs and sustainability, and semi-structured interviews with AFN actors. Findings show that AFNs in Skåne are concerned with increasing social sustainability in local communities and are most effective regarding spreading awareness. However, profitability and lack of support are two central aspects that seem to hinder development in this area. Further, findings indicate that revitalisation of food relations on the local level could possibly aid to strengthen the Swedish food system as a whole, although more research is needed.}},
  author       = {{Andersson, Ellen and Bonnevier, Louise}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Challenging the anonymous carrots dilemma - A qualitative study on AFNs and social sustainability in Skåne}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}