The Rush for Natural Resources, the UN Treaty on Transnationals and Human Rights, the Right to Food and Nutrition Watch 2020 and other highlights...
The rush for natural resources
Climate change, social inequalities and the democratic crisis – the critical global challenges of our times – are all tied to an economic system that is dominated by financial markets. Global finance has indeed transformed land and nature into financial assets, driving violence and environmental destruction.Read more
School meals at risk The Brazilian Supreme Court continues a rampant trend of dismantling food policies and issues a decision that hinders the distribution of school meals to around 1.5 million pupils. Read more
UN Treaty on TNCs Despite covid-19 limitations, civil society drives momentum for the historic UN treaty on transnationals and human rights, reports the international network Global Campaign. Read more
Food at the center of the response to ecological crises Changing the dominant food system is indispensable to reset our relationship with nature and overcome today’s ecological crises, argues the 2020 Right to Food and Nutrition Watch. Read more
Food Systems Transformation
Our ability to reverse increasing rates of hunger and prevent future pandemics will depend on how we transform food systems. Listen to the perspectives of civil society. Watch this video series.
Civil society perspectives on Food Systems and Nutrition.
FIAN International Since FIAN International was founded in 1986, we have been advocating for the right to food and nutrition. Through research, advocacy and campaigning, we work to eradicate the root causes of hunger and malnutrition. We fight against human rights violations. We support affected communities in their food struggles. Change unjust laws. Hold governments to account. Track and fight corporate abuse.
