Hence a more comprehensive local food system based on sustainable regional agriculture should be built, which fosters a robust local economy and ensures that all Tunisian citizens have access to healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate food. This food system will also create jobs, improve health, encourage community involvement and education, build local responsibility, support equitable food distribution, and entrench community based food policies. The environmental benefits of food grown locally include reduced greenhouse gas emissions from long distance transportation of foods and increased environmental stewardship. The development of this strategy will be guided by the interconnected principles of a healthy economy, a healthy society and a healthy environment.