The Law of Food Security: The Legal Framework for a Sustainable and Equitable Global Food System by Sadiya S Silvee

The Law of Food Security: The Legal Framework for a Sustainable and Equitable Global Food System by Sadiya S Silvee

For a century, policymakers have worked to build a global food system. But as the World Economic Forum warns that food insecurity will be a societal danger for the next ten years, author dissects the global food system, revealing why it has fallen short of its promise to ensure food security for all.

Drawing on a century of history, this essential book critically examines the international legal framework governing global food security. It traces the evolution of international food law and makes a powerful case that the current system is inadequate for the challenges of the 21st century. comprehensive analysis of the complex interactions between food, climate change, technology, and economic and social systems. The book critiques the system's flaws, showing how they contribute to persistent issues like poverty and inequality and create conflicting standards that disproportionately affect developing nations. This is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of our global food supply. This is not just a book about law; it's a call to action.

 Dr. Sadiya S. Silvee is a distinguished legal scholar and policy analyst specializing in Public International Law, as well as Constitutional and Administrative Law. As a Postdoctoral Faculty member at Zhengzhou University, she is a leading voice in her field, with a prolific body of work that includes over a dozen articles in prominent national and international journals. Dr. Silvee's scholarship is both diverse and timely, addressing contemporary challenges across a range of subjects, including International Food Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, Land Administration, and Outer Space Law. She holds a Ph.D. from Zhengzhou University, China.