Policy: Governance of Food Systems Transformation

Overview

Transforming our collective food systems–from local to global–is necessary to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Yet food systems are complex: they encompass multiple sectors–from seeds to land health, from local production to global value chains, and from consumption patterns to food waste management. This brief defines Food System Governance, presents Guiding Principles for FoodSystems Transformation, outlines a human-rights based approach to governance, and lays out key dimensions of effective food system governance.