Respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights in and through agricultural investments is essential to end hunger and build resilient food systems. 

Increased investment in agriculture and agri-food systems has the potential to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: feeding a growing population in the context of climate change and scarce natural resources. But increasing investment is not enough. Experience shows that some forms of investment carry risks for both people and the environment, impacting negatively on the right to food. Such is the case of investments that violate legitimate tenure rights, use child labour and cause health or safety hazards.