智能时代的食物和水系统

W H I T EP A P E R Images:Getty Images Contents Executive summary Introduction 1A food-water stack for data-driven decision-making 2Applications and use cases of the food-water stack 2.1Country-based use cases for the food-water stack2.2Design components to strengthen data-readiness 3The food-water stack as a public good: a roadmap to action Conclusion Contributors Endnotes Disclaimer This document is published by theWorld Economic Forum as a contributionto a project, insight area or interaction.The findings, interpretations andconclusions expressed herein are a resultof a collaborative process facilitated and ©2024 World Economic Forum. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any formor by any means, including photocopying Executive summary An integrated view of data for both food andwater can drive improved decision-making Food systems represent 72% of water withdrawalsworldwide. Current production and consumptiontrends are not sustainable, as global food production –Intentionally co-create the stack with endusersto ensure that the stack applies to differentcontexts and includes necessary data for –Design the food-water data stack to respondto local circumstances.While some high-levelcharacteristics of food and water systems aresimilar across the world, they often possess Connecting data from food and water systemsis essential for scaling sustainable interventionsin these interlinked areas. While several frameworksrecognize the overlap between datasets, integratingthem to create a platform for robust decision-makingremains a challenge. This white paper outlinesconnections between water and food, the impacts of –Ensure open access to the stack. Use acoordinating mechanism to host the stackand convene communities of local and The successful application of the food-water stackframework requires a diverse set of data sources –captured manually or through technologies suchas remote sensing and internet of things (IoT) –and includes macro-level information such aswater availability, weather forecasts, salinity levelsand land use patterns. The data is assessed incombination with information about the physical –Harness nature markets and innovativefinancing to multiply benefits. Varioussources of financing can be used to developand maintain the stack, and, in the long –Convene a multi-ministerial andmultistakeholder coordinating mechanism –Integrate food and water outcomes intonational action plans, including climate andsocial development targets, the national foodsystems pathways developed from the United The food-water stack, at scale, offers an opportunityto elevate the role of water as an impact multiplierin food (to the same level as carbon and otheremissions). With the challenges in food and watersystems only growing more complex, the time to actis now. The stack methodology offers a clear pathway –Collaborate across industry to driveimplementation. Working with private actorsand users in the food and water sectors will –Future-proof for improved resilience anddecision-making on new innovation. Whiledeveloping the stack, account for future –Develop efficient and collective datainfrastructures. When incorporating proprietaryinformation, common data-sharing protocols, Introduction Emerging technological advances, datasolutions and innovation present a uniqueopportunity to secure food and water systems Ensuring lasting, sustainable food and watersystems is critical to maintaining a functioningsociety. A fundamental enabler of food systems,water is increasingly becoming an at-risk resource,with the food system representing 72% of waterwithdrawals worldwide.1Water and food securityare inextricably linked, and estimates suggest thatan additional 80 million people will be at risk ofhunger by 2050 due to water risks influenced byclimate change.2The current trends and practices water-smart methods and incentivize sustainableproduction and consumption choices that reduce The Global Future Council (GFC) on Food andWater Security provides necessary strategicforesight as well as insight into the interconnectedimpacts of food and water systems, harnessingthe power of innovation and technology as acatalyst for change.6Comprised of leaders withexpertise in food, water, technology, policy andfinance, the GFC recommends the implementationof an evidence-based framework to informdecision-makers on the inherent link betweenfood and water security. It additionally suppliesguidance on the potential use of innovation Emerging technological advances, data solutionsand innovation present a unique opportunity tosecure food and water systems and facilitate large-scale transition. The limited availability of cleanwater means that to ensure better food and water With open access to data, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, wehave the tools we need to co-design resilient and fair food and water systemsand create real change. The food-water stack