Accelerating the Deep Just Transition through Food Sovereignty

Member will uphold the right of all people to healthy, culturally appropriate, and ecologically produced food, prioritizing small-scale food producers and local communities.

Member will challenge corporate dominance of the food system and support grassroots-driven alternatives, including agroecological practices.

Member commits to work towards dismantling systems of oppression, inequality, and exploitation within the food system. They will strive to advocate for climate justice, democratic systemic reforms, and the rights of marginalized communities.

Member will engage in collective action, support mutual aid initiatives, and foster a solidarity economy that strengthens local food systems. They commit to collaborate with communities, farmers, fishers, farmworkers, and informal traders to build resilience and shared prosperity in our food systems.

Member will reject the use of harmful agrochemicals, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and other industrial practices that harm people and the planet.

Member will commit to advancing food sovereignty pathway practices that help mitigate the impacts of climate change on food production and improve the resilience of local ecosystems.

Member will center the leadership of women, youth, peoples living with disabilities, workers and other underrepresented groups in decision-making processes in doing so, recognizing their critical role in transforming the food system.

Member will defend the constitutional right to sufficient food and water for all South Africans, emphasizing food as a human right, not a commodity.

9. Fostering Transparency and Accountability

Member will promote food sovereignty hubs, local markets, and food commons that strengthen local economies, reduce hunger, and create dignified livelihoods for all.