Equity, the Right to Food, and Preparedness for Extreme Events
Chronicles from the fourth online workshop – FOODGaP Capacity Building Programme
The fourth FOODGaP online workshop highlighted how a rights‑based, inclusive, and governance‑driven approach is essential to food security, bringing together perspectives on municipal action, gender equality, sustainable food systems, and social inclusion. Across diverse contexts, speakers emphasised that aligning policy, participation, and institutional capacity — while placing equity and preparedness at the centre — is key to building resilient and sustainable food systems.
Held on 18 March 2026 (10:00–11:30 CET) and led by CIHEAM Bari together with the EPLO Institute for Sustainable Development, the session formed the fourth peer‑learning event of the FOODGaP Capacity Building Programme under WP3.
The discussion explored the growing importance of equity, the right to food, and crisis preparedness in food policy. It highlighted that food systems go beyond production, encompassing access, fairness, and resilience in the face of climate, economic, and social challenges. Drawing on diverse experiences — from local governance to regional and sectoral initiatives — the webinar examined how more equitable systems can be built, how the right to food can be protected, and how communities can better prepare for crises.
Overall, the webinar confirmed that effective food governance depends on the alignment of policy, participation, and institutional capacity, positioning equity and preparedness as central elements of sustainable food systems.
