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Zoning regulations can be applied in food deserts to improve the health and welfare of residents by allowing the designation of community food gardens, local-farmer markets and by limiting commercial food retails.

Moderating diets towards low-emission food commodities through demand-side policies could address the environmental cost associated with food production.

Using peer-learning platforms could be an interactive way to inspire behavioral changes toward healthy and sustainable diets, which would greatly improve the wellness and nutrition of individuals.

Re-adapting informal market spaces to be cleaner, safer and more energy efficient could reduce environmental impact and food wastage longer term, and improve food safety working conditions for retailers and consumers.

Increasing access to nutritious foods for women through digital platforms that improve nutrition, convenience of shopping and delivery, and environmental sustainability.

Improving the nutritional status of low-income communities in developing and emerging economies through the fortification of the staple grains during the milling process.

Using biofortification to both enhances crop micronutrient content and advances efforts to improve crop resilience.

Replacing protein sources for humans and livestock with seaweed could play a key role in combating food insecurity.

Gher farming systems could change traditional farming patterns and improve diet diversity while strengthening community bonds.

Increasing affordable access for micronutrient testing and minimizing the need for laboratory-based screenings.

Shifting the status quo of how food is sold by farmers through an efficient systems approach around consumer demand targeted at eliminating food loss.

An integrated strategy with both private and public actors around better local food environments would increase availability of fresh produce and shift consumer behavior towards better food choices.