Food Crisis, Food Policies and Governance Mechanisms

As we have completed the second decade of the 21st century, we are facing a twin crisis that tests the sustainability of the modern food system and global capitalism. An epidemic that threatens public health, on the one hand, and a global economic crisis that threatens the livelihood of billions of people. In this speech, I will address the threats posed by these twin crises for the food system and the proposed policy and governance mechanisms for food sovereignty, food security and safety.