Dedication and Acknowledgments

Dedication

This book is dedicated to the memory of Reg Noble (October 5, 2026), a valued colleague, friend, educator, researcher, and champion of food security and community-led development.

Reg served as Academic Coordinator and an instructor in Toronto Metropolitan University’s online Certificate Program in Food Security, and as a member of the university’s Centre for Studies in Food Security. Established in September 2003, the Certificate Program later received a Canadian national award for educational excellence and a North American award recognizing innovative online pedagogy. Reg’s contribution to the program reflected his deep commitment to making knowledge about food security accessible, practical, and relevant to people working to create more equitable and sustainable food systems.

Throughout his career, Reg believed deeply that people experiencing poverty and food insecurity must be partners in determining the policies and practices that affect their lives. His commitment to community empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and food security inspired generations of students, colleagues, and practitioners.

We dedicate this book to his memory and to the principles that guided his life’s work.

Acknowledgements

This book is the product of a tremendous collective effort. We gratefully acknowledge the many hours the authors and editors contributed, whose expertise, care, persistence, and commitment brought this project to fruition.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Toronto Metropolitan University librarians, whose knowledge, assistance, and hours of editorial support were essential to completing this work.

This book would not have been possible without the dedication and collaboration of everyone who contributed their time, knowledge, and energy to the project. We thank you all.

Recommended citation

Regnier-Davies, J., Rocha, C., Koç, M., & Edge, S. (Eds.). (2026). Rethinking food security in the 21st century: Contemporary trends, policy and agency. Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries. https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/rethinkingfoodsecurity/