نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
گروه اقتصاد کشاورزی، دانشکده کشاورزی، دانشگاه شهید باهنر کرمان، کرمان، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Introduction: Food security is recognized as one of the foremost challenges of the 21st century. Today, the sustainable production and supply of food constitute a key policy priority for all nations, relying on the optimal utilization of resources while considering environmental constraints. This has led to the global emphasis on developing environmental security as a prerequisite for preserving and enhancing food security. Accordingly, this study aims to design and formulate a model for the development of environmental security in Iran, with a particular focus on strengthening food security, through a comparative analysis with selected countries.
Material and methods: This research is qualitative in nature, methodologically classified as comparative–exploratory, and purposefully applied. Based on a systematic review of the literature and an examination of relevant studies published between 2008 and 2023, the study employs George Brady’s method—consisting of description, interpretation, juxtaposition, and comparison—to identify the critical dimensions and components influencing the development of environmental security with an emphasis on food security. The research population comprised documents and evidence related to the subject in five selected countries (Sweden, Finland, Canada, Japan, and China). The sampling approach was purposive and non-probabilistic, with the sample size determined by the availability of relevant documents.
Results and discussion: Findings reveal that the proposed model of environmental security development in Iran encompasses five dimensions: collective participatory engagement (4 components), monitoring and evaluation (3 components), advocacy and support (4 components), intersectoral coordination (2 components), and environmental technologies (3 components). Ensuring broad-based public participation is essential, as the absence of such engagement may exacerbate environmental degradation threats, thereby jeopardizing food security. To foster collective participation, national policymakers must strengthen civil institutions and encourage greater private-sector involvement in environmental affairs. Their active role is crucial in enhancing environmental education and awareness, particularly among farmers and stakeholders across the food production and distribution chain. Environmental security will not be achieved without government involvement and the provision of supportive measures for environmental actors, food producers, and farmers. Optimal utilization of environmental technologies, adoption of eco-friendly agricultural practices, and promotion of sustainable resource consumption patterns can significantly enhance food production and distribution while meeting environmental requirements. Moreover, reinforcing governmental environmental monitoring, leveraging the expertise of academic and professional elites, and promoting stronger coordination between public and private sectors are imperative to advancing this agenda.
Conclusion: The proposed model offers a practical framework for policymakers and serves as a valuable reference for scientific and applied research on the development of environmental security with a particular emphasis on strengthening national food security.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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