20 years of the right to food - what has been achieved?

Food is a basic right for all people. However, the reality is quite different: 733 million people are hungry worldwide, which is nearly equivalent to the total population of Europe. To mark the 20th anniversary of the  Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Voluntary Guidelines on the Right to Food, the spotlight is on global progress and ongoing challenges in securing this fundamental human right. Originally adopted in 2004, these guidelines have helped countries integrate the right to food into national policies and legal frameworks. What has already been achieved? And what is the agenda for the future?

Dirk Meyer, Director-General at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, gives an outlook on the upcoming COP27. A listical presents five climate-friendly methods in agriculture. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) discusses the importance of resilience for building climate-resilient and equitable food systems. Martina Fleckenstein, WWF, reports on the connection between climate, nutrition and biodiversity. Bettina Jahn from UN Women Germany will focus on the link between climate and gender. In addition, the Fairactivists report on the LCOY, the youth climate conference in Germany.

"The world faces urgent challenges; we must unite for food security. Over 700 million people still suffer from hunger. It's time for coordinated action to ensure nutritious food for all and achieve our SDG's."

- Maximo Torero, Chief Economist of the FAO, at the 52nd session of the Committee on World Food Security.

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