United Nations' Declaration on Peasants' Rights

Taylor & Francis

The United Nations' Declaration on Peasants' RightsAuthor(s): Mariagrazia Alabrese, Adriana Bessa, Margherita Brunori, Pier Filippo Giuggioli\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367689773, 978-0367689773\nSynopsis\nThis is the first book to address and review the United Nations' Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP), which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018. \n\nFood security and sustainable agri-food systems, responsible governance of natural resources, and human rights are among the key themes of the new millennium. The Declaration is the first internationally negotiated instrument bridging these issues, calling for a radical paradigm change in the agricultural sector while giving voice to peasants and rural workers, recognised as the drivers of more equitable and resilient food systems. The book unfolds the impact of the Declaratio.