Current narrow views of what constitutes evidence have left blind spots in food system decision-making. Yet, alternative ways of facilitating the production and exchange of transdisciplinary knowledge enable key lessons for more equitable and informed policy processes.
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Brock, S., Baker, L., Jekums, A. et al. Knowledge democratization approaches for food systems transformation. Nat Food 5, 342–345 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-00966-3
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