Global Governance for Food Security

The Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security has just issued its report addressing the broken food governance system to ensure that everyone on the planet has access to adequate and nutritious food, which should be a basic right. Comprising seven global leaders in food security and governance, the KACFS has created a roadmap to address these systemic failures and redefine how we address one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Following a comprehensive review of existing governance institutions, the Commission has identified four headline “governance shifts” required to revive the ambition of zero hunger and ensure food and nutrition security for everyone. Under these shifts, the report lays out 10 actionable recommendations—each with a clear, practical roadmap for implementation.

Governance Shift 1. | Reorienting Action on Agenda 2030: Accelerate Progress on SDG 2 by Enabling More Accountable and Informed Governance

Recommendation 1: Enhance the coherence and accountability of food security agencies.

Recommendation 2: Improve data management and access.

Governance Shift 2. | Delivering on Prevention: Prevent the Slide into Hunger through Peacebuilding for Food Security and Social Protection

Recommendation 3: Build peace for food security.

Recommendation 4: Mainstream social protection for food security.

Governance Shift 3. | Food as a Global Public Good: Elevate Food Systems Sustainability as a Global Responsibility

Recommendation 5: Fully integrate food systems into climate, trade, and finance governance agendas.

Recommendation 6: Provide a clear strategy for financing food systems as a global public good.

Recommendation 7: Governments to cooperate to ensure a more equitable food trade regime.

Governance Shift 4. | Shaping the Future: Manage Future Food and Nutrition Needs through Anticipatory Approaches

Recommendation 8: Engage the private sector for more resilient and healthier food economies.

Recommendation 9: Empower farmers to create sustainable food futures.

Recommendation 10: Advance digital and innovative governance approaches to meet the needs of women and youth on an unequal planet.

SOURCE: https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/publication/fixfoodgovernance/ where you can access the report.