If we do not meet climate change commitments, the realization of the right to adequate food is threatened.

Legislators in Near East and North Africa are also expanding their commitment towards the fulfilment of the right to adequate food.

This year World Food Day urges for joining forces in policy-making in favour of healthy eating habits.

This fundamental human right has been one of FAO’s  major overall goals when helping Member Countries to improve peoples’ lives.

Because we need food to survive, it’s one of our basic human rights. Every one of us should always be able to get the food we need to lead healthy and active lives.

Yet more than 200 million people do not have regular access to nutritious and sufficient food, while increases in general food prices affect all regions.

More than 820 million people are hungry globally.

It is an endeavour to stimulate discussion and to enhance a wide commitment on a human rights- based approach.

Empowering consumers by improving their roles as agents of change contributes towards more sustainable and equitable food systems.

Three networks at regional and national level made of scholars and researchers are contributing to the strengthening of legal, policy and institutional frameworks to achieve Zero Hunger.