food sovereignty

American  

[food sahv-rin-tee] / ˈfud ˈsɑv rɪn ti /

noun

1. a system in which the local population controls food production.

2. the right to have healthy, sustainably produced and culturally appropriate food, produced under a people's own control.

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Other Word Forms

• food sovereigntist noun

Example Sentences

It even impacts food sovereignty, as pollinators are impacted by light pollution.

From Salon

"Our future is in our past. Our people saw value in the hazelnut and practiced stewardship of the land. The flora and fauna in the area were able to thrive in that environment. Understanding this can support food sovereignty in our communities."

From Science Daily

“Gather” turns its lens on multiple sets of characters, all of whom are citizens of different tribal nations across what is now the United States, who are dedicated to efforts that promote Native food sovereignty.

From Salon

Maples has a deep personal background in the realm of food sovereignty, especially within urban communities.

From Salon

“I worked in partnership with the Native community in Detroit to start a food sovereignty initiative, which we called the Sacred Roots program,” she said.

From Salon