Las propuestas de Naciones Unidas y la transformación del Sistema Alimentario Venezolano (SAV)

In September 2021, the World Food Systems Summit (WFSS), convened by the UN, was held in New York. The objectives of this meeting were related to the need to transform food systems and thus make a more effective contribution to the fulfillment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-2030). The WFSS also sought to raise global awareness and commitments to make FS more environmentally friendly, promote the adoption of healthier diets, and make them more equitable and resilient to unforeseen events. The WFSS was preceded by government and independent dialogues in more than 140 countries to provide transformative ideas for national FS. These dialogues were guided by the five Action Tracks proposed by the UN to transform FS: Action Track 1: Ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all; Action Track 2: Shift to sustainable consumption patterns; Action Track 3: Boost nature-positive production; Action Track 4: Advance equitable livelihoods; and Action Track 5: Build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks, and stress. It is in this context that the article is presented, the objectives of which are: i) to briefly analyze the recent evolution of the VFS; ii) to justify the need for VFS transformation; and, iii) to present a synthesis of proposals for VFS transformation, in line with the transformative pathways suggested by the UN. The methodology used was based on the application of structured questionnaires, discussion tables, and forums with the participation of actors and experts knowledgeable about the VFS. In the end, a summary of the main proposals for the transformation of the VFS is presented. The article concludes on the need to urgently address such transformation, to build consensus between the government, actors, academia, and universities, and to request technical and financial cooperation from multilateral agencies of the United Nations.