ESS GAME

Definitions and terms

100

What is food

Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support and energy for growth, maintenance, and other bodily functions.

200

What is security 

the state of being free from danger or threat.

300

What is Food Security? 

Food security means that all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy life.

400

What is the food supply chain

encompasses all the stages involved in getting food from farms to consumers' tables, including production, processing, distribution, and consumption

500

what is sustainable food supply

focuses on producing and distributing food in a way that is environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially equitable, ensuring food security for both present and future generations

Strategies for supply chain

100

What are the strategies for retailers?

Discount food that is approaching its expiry to sell it quickly.

200

what are the strategies for consumers?

Raise awareness about food waste

300

what are the strategies for governments?

• Enact policies to minimize food waste
• Provides incentives for food donations
• Implements public awareness campaigns on reducing food waste; supports research on sustainable agricultural practices. 

400

what are the strategies for farmers?

Plant varied, resilient, climate-appropriate crops.

• Use technologies such as soil probes, GPS data, and smart irrigation systems to reduce losses to pests, diseases, and climate conditions. However, such costly technologies are not accessible everywhere.

500

What are the strategies for Foodbanks?

• Strengthens partnerships with retailers and manufacturers to divert surplus food
• Invest in storage and transportation infrastructure to safely handle perishable goods.  

Factors influencing Food Security

100

How can Climate Change affect food security?

Global warming and changing precipitation patterns affect crop yields, leading to reduced food availability in vulnerable regions.

200

How can overpopulation affect food security?

theres too many people and not enough food for everyone

300

How can environmental degration affect food security?

Poor land management, deforestation, and

desertification have degraded soils, reducing agricultural productivity.

400

How can Economic Inequality affect food security? 

in many low-income countries, the lack of financial resources restricts access to food, especially in rural areas.

500

How can political instability affect food security? 

_{War, conflict, and governance issues disrupt food production and distribution, as seen in conflict zones like Yemen or Syria.} 

Global strategies for sustainable supply

100

how can Plant-based meat substitutes be sustainable?

• Reduce environmental impact of livestock farming.
• Made from plant proteins (soy, peas, wheat, etc.).
• Lower greenhouse gas emissions & water use.
• Supports global food security by freeing farmland.

200

How can Low methane rice be sustainable?

• Rice paddies emit high methane due to flooding.
• New rice varieties release less methane.
• Paired with water-saving irrigation methods.
• Maintains yields while reducing climate impact.

300

How can In-field solar-powered fertilizer be sustainable?

• Uses solar energy to produce fertilizer on-site.
• Cuts transport & factory emissions.
• Reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
• On-demand production lowers waste.

400

how can Reducing nitrogen loss be sustainable

• Large share of nitrogen fertilizer is wasted.
• Causes water pollution & nitrous oxide emissions.
• Solutions: slow-release fertilizers, precise timing, cover crops.
• Boosts yield while protecting environment.

500

How can Climate-smart agriculture be sustainable

• Large share of nitrogen fertilizer is wasted.
• Causes water pollution & nitrous oxide emissions.
• Solutions: slow-release fertilizers, precise timing, cover crops.
• Boosts yield while protecting environment.