Measuring food systems sustainability in heterogenous countries: The Brazilian multidimensional index updated version applicability

Countries with large territories marked by heterogeneity lack tools to monitor their distinct food systems sustainability. The multidimensional index for sustainable (MISFS) was designed measure system sustainability locally, using the Brazilian territory. aim two-fold: present MISFS updating process (MISFS-R), and show applicability of MISFS-R uncover local geopolitical priorities. Methods: Based on a systematized review sensitivity analysis, 46 indicators were selected compose social, nutritional, environmental, economic dimensions. Official datasets allowed scoring 26 states capitals. Correlations between dimensions analyzed Spearman's coefficient. A cluster analysis used check similarities Findings: Economic environmental performance inversely related, while directly related social nutritional scores. Four clusters formed differences in profile.