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The Imbalance Of Food And Biofuel Markets Amid Ukraine-Russia Crisis: A Systems Thinking Perspective, Zahra Shams Esfandabadi, Meisam Ranjbari, Simone Domenico Scagnelli
The Imbalance Of Food And Biofuel Markets Amid Ukraine-Russia Crisis: A Systems Thinking Perspective, Zahra Shams Esfandabadi, Meisam Ranjbari, Simone Domenico Scagnelli
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The Ukraine war has immensely affected both food and energy systems due to the significant role of Russia in supplying natural gas and fertilizers globally and the extensive contribution of both Russia and Ukraine in exporting grains and oilseeds to the international markets. Hence, the Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in a shortage of crops and grains in the food market, especially in Europe, causing speculations if these resources should still be used for biofuel production (1st Generation). However, the International Energy Agency has warned that lowering biofuel mandates could result in rising petroleum demand and supply concerns. In light of …
Food Insecurity And Socially Responsible For-Profit Entities, Maison Dewalt
Food Insecurity And Socially Responsible For-Profit Entities, Maison Dewalt
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This paper explores the viability of a for-profit entity being dedicated to addressing food insecurity. Through examination of challenges associated with food insecurity, as well as through review of current, effective for-profit food distributors in the U.S. food system, this paper identifies the need for an alternative approach to resolving food insecurity. The paper posits that such an approach may exist through business model integration in establishing a new, socially responsible for-profit entity.