| Sumario: | In this paper authors have analyzed peer-reviewed literature on adaptation governance focused
on food security at the supranational level. A total of 281 papers were collected, of
which 52 met our focus. We used 10 criteria (and 74 sub-criteria) to categorize the
included papers. With research presented in these papers as our focus, we looked at
key aspects of food security explored, identified types of governance measures and
major challenges, and finally developed an understanding of the location of the
research teams and involved countries. Overall, we found that the supranational focus
in the context of adaptation governance on food security is not prevalent in current
peer-reviewed literature—only approximately 16 per cent of the papers focus on this
topic. In terms of the identified trends, there was a strong focus on developed
countries and research led by teams from these countries; the governance systems
aimed to prepare for a range of climate change impacts; and finally, there was limited
interest in exploring the role of regional agencies in adaptation governance. In terms
of future research needs, there is a strong need to develop processes for the integration
of diverse sectors and issues when designing policies on food security in the context
of climate change. It is also important to improve the skills and opportunities of
research teams in the Global South to engage effectively in research on food security
and governance.
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