The challenge
Over the past century, global food systems have helped feed a booming population, fuel economic growth, and reduce hunger in many parts of the world. The scale, consistency, and reach of today’s agricultural and fisheries systems are extraordinary: a result of ingenuity, coordination, and hard-won progress.
The system has delivered for many — but the cracks are showing. Ecological and social costs are mounting. Trust between actors is fraying, and health outcomes are worsening.
Despite numerous initiatives to shift an unsustainable trajectory, we remain stuck in a pattern of incrementalism. It is time to reimagine agricultural value chains and chart new pathways.
Our sense-making journey so far
We met on farms and in forests, surrounded by beautiful nature amidst the buzzing of bees and the hatching of turtles. Together we asked: what are the cracks in the current system? What tensions exist between different worldviews? What practices should we let go of? And what new models can deliver resilient and sustainable landscapes?
The emerging seeds of the future
More than 20 seeds were discussed across the three Imaginal Studios, with several cross-cutting themes emerging. Conversations and further development are ongoing on the following threads…
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What methodology underpins our approach?
Real transformation requires us to walk a twin trail, pushing the boundaries of current systems, whilst daring to dream beyond. Our approach combines well established and emerging methods — from systems thinking, group genius and design thinking to inner development, collective imagination and kincentric leadership.
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