Collective work through the CSIPM

SID engages as part of the coordination group of the CSIPM (Civil Society and Indigenous Peoples' Mechanism). The CSIPM serves as a vital platform where diverse organizations, including smallholder and peasant farmers, pastoralists, fisherfolk, Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, agricultural and food workers, consumers, landless individuals, urban food insecure populations, and NGOs, come together. Within this mechanism, we engage with governments, UN agencies, and other relevant actors in the food system to advocate for policies aimed at eliminating hunger, malnutrition, and ensuring the progressive realization of the right to food. 

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Democratic Food Systems Governance

SID recognizes that just and democratic food system governance is pivotal in ensuring equitable access to food and addressing the root causes of hunger and malnutrition. We advocate for policies that prioritize the needs and rights of marginalized and vulnerable communities, including small-scale farmers, indigenous peoples, and women. By promoting inclusive decision-making processes, SID aims to amplify the voices of those affected by food insecurity and ensure their meaningful participation in shaping policies and programs.

Food Systems 4 People

To pave the way towards a healthier and sustainable future, SID advocates for a transformation of our food systems. This includes promoting regenerative agricultural practices that prioritize biodiversity, soil health, and ecological balance. By embracing agroecology and organic farming, we can foster resilient ecosystems, enhance food security, and promote the health of both people and the planet.

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SID's Work

Food security and nutrition is a key area of interest and engagement for SID both at local and global policy level. We work within the framing of food justice, with a special focus on the agroecological transformation of food systems, the promotion of sustainable and healthy diets as public goods, and the challenges associated with the increasing pace of digitalization and financialization of food.

Such interest builds on and leverages SID longlasting experience and previous work on food and nutrition, notably through the facilitation work towards Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) in 2014, and its follow up. SID’s vision when engaging in such areas is one of food sovereignty and gender equality,  acknowledging agroecology as the true transformative pathway for food systems and sustainable livelihoods.

SID remains committed to devote its research and policy dialogue activities to reflect and analyse the challenges facing food, nutrition and agriculture today.

SID is an active participant within  the Civil Society and Indigenous Peoples’ Mechanism (CSIPM) for relations with the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) and is part of the Coordination Committee of the  CSIPM on behalf of the NGO constituency. SID contributes to the CSIPM through its facilitation role for several of the CSIPM’s Working Groups, including the Global Food Governance Working Group and the Women and Gender Diversities’ Working Group.

 

 

Latest Resources and Events

Food for Health: From Greed to Care

Don't miss our webinar on Dec 6th, "Food for Health: From Greed to Care," exploring the vital link between food and health systems. Featuring renowned speakers and live interpretation in English, Spanish, Arabic, and French. Register now!

Adapting to Ongoing Crises: Navigating Slow Changes at CFS51

The CFS 51 presented an opportunity to move towards progress in the centrality of human rights and the transition toward more sustainable food systems. Yet our commitment does not stop with these major victories, as there are still countless battles to be fought, for women, gender, data and social protection.

CSIPM Women and Gender Diversities Working Group’s Statement at #CFS51

Statement delivered by Paola Romero (FIAN Colombia) and Paula Gioia (La Via Campesina) on behalf of the CSIPM Women and Gender Diversities Working Group on 24 October 2023, during the endorsement of the CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition by the CFS Plenary.

The UN Committee on World Food Security: An opportunity to counter the ongoing corporate capture of FAO

Magdalena Ackermann speaks about how the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is a good example within the United Nations (UN) of how to continue urging for human rights-based and multilateral decision making in global food governance, especially now when 134 million more people, compared to 2019, cannot access a healthy diet.

Overview of the most problematic aspects of the CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition

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