Trade and people’s food sovereignty
Food and water are peoples’ most basic needs. Agriculture is therefore critical for all people.
The solutions to the current crisis – both in the short and long term – require a deep and radical shift away from exported-oriented, industrial agriculture. Ultimately, WTO rules should not apply to food and agriculture. Given the urgency of the situation, however, there are a number of steps that could be taken immediately. This publication outlines those steps.