The transformation of food systems can play an essential role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 on zero hunger, and ensuring that all people have adequate access to food and nutrition.
IDLO supports this through a rule-based transformation of food systems that is equitable, just and sustainable, and in line with international human rights principles and instruments. We embrace the rule of law as a catalyst for this transformation firmly embedding it in IDLO’s Strategic Plan 2021-2024, and focusing our work on three core elements:
A thematic area focused on the rule of law for food security also provides opportunities for strengthened collaboration with UN agencies focused on food and agriculture.
Read more about IDLO’s work on the rule of law for food security:
Held annually on the occasion of the organization’s Assembly of Parties, IDLO’s highest decision-making governance body, the Partnership Forum took place from November 20 – 21 in Rome to inspire and stimulate dialogue between key actors around the obstacles and opportunities for the rule of law.
CFS 45 - Committee on World Food Security: Global thematic event on right to food
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
Rome
Delivered by Ilaria Bottigliero, Director of Research and Learning, IDLO
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Santo Domingo, 19 de septiembre 2018
Organismos trabajan con autoridades nacionales para identificar las capacidades sobre marcos legales y políticas públicas necesarias para invertir en la agricultura
En la lucha contra la erradicación del hambre y la malnutrición, se requiere que los países realicen inversiones responsables en la agricultura y en los sistemas alimentarios que mejoren los medios de vida de los pequeños productores y los grupos vulnerables.
Agriculture is the most important economic activity in Guatemala, employing around 32 per cent of the country’s labor force and contributing 14 per c
Antigua Guatemala, 17 May 2018
In 2016, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched a needs-driven Umbrella Programme to enhance responsible investment in agriculture and food systems with a view to addressing the global challenges of food security and hunger, particularly in low income countries. The work includes support for the application of guidance instruments such as the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI), endorsed by the Committee on World Food Security in 2014.
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
Committee on Food Security 44
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
October 9, 2017
Rome
Delivered by Judit Arenas, Director - External Relations, IDLO
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Excellences,
Ladies and gentlemen,
We live in a world of abundance, yet ensuring food security remains challenging. Women are responsible for more than half of global food production. Yet they account for 70 per cent of the world’s hungry and are disproportionately affected by malnutrition.
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