Toward Restorative Food Systems
An Integrated State Food Policy Framework for Hawaiʻi
Bring new and existing food policies, strategies and investment recommendations under a common “roof” to focus them on clear and consistent objectives and drive food system change toward measurable goals.
1. Food As a Human Right: Healthy Food for All
2. Social equity & food Justice
3. Food System Reliance
4. Agriculture & Food System Sustainability
5. Food at the Center of a Circular Economy
6. Sustainability Education, Workforce Development & Fair Labor
1.1 Public Health & Nutrition
Executive Summary: From May 2020- March 2021, over 250 stakeholders participated in the creation of the Hawaiʻi Food System Map. This System Map is a visual representation of how our food system works. Systems mapping is a way of showing complex relationships, and interdependencies allowing us to identify leverage points or opportunities for collective action. Understanding the complexities of our food system, and where small-scale investments can have out-sized impacts can drive catalytic changes.
Executive Summary: From May 2020- March 2021, over 250 stakeholders participated in the creation of the Hawaiʻi Food System Map. This System Map is a visual representation of how our food system works. Systems mapping is a way of showing complex relationships, and interdependencies allowing us to identify leverage points or opportunities for collective action. Understanding the complexities of our food system, and where small-scale investments can have out-sized impacts can drive catalytic changes.
1.2 Household Food Security
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
1.3 Food Safety
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
2.1 Social Equity & Food Justice
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
2.2 Secure & Affordable Land Access
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
3.1 Food System Resilience, Disaster Preparedness & Response
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
4.1 Biocultural Restoration
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
4.2 Ecological Sustainability
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
4.3 Land & Water Resource Use
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
4.4 Food Waste
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
4.5 Biosecurity
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
5.1 Infrastructure & Capital Investment
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
5.2 Sustainable Economic Development & Local Food Economies
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
5.3 Sustainable Fisheries
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
6.1 Education & Food Literacy
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
6.2 Workforce Development
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
6.3 Fair Labor
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
7. Good Food Governance
Food System Mapping, Social Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment and Policy Analysis comprise a set of Hawaiʻi knowledge products that will inform the framing and content of the statewide policy and strategy.
Design, coordinate and deliver an Integrated State Food Policy Framework and Food System Resilience and Equity Strategy that is inclusive of indigenous and community producer perspectives.
Support the facilitation and participation of public and private entities to amplify purchasing and procurement of local, sustainable and equitably produced food.
User Outcomes
An Integrated State Food Policy Framework will help decision-makers understand
- 1. Key food system issues in Hawaii (e.g. household food insecurity, public health, resilience, economic development, etc.).
- 2. Current status (e.g. the rate of household food insecurity).
- 3. Root causes & risk factors (e.g. relationship btw poverty and household food insecurity).
