NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ISSUES AROUND AGROECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
Author – ABHAY RAJ SINGH, Student at AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
Best Citation – ABHAY RAJ SINGH, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ISSUES AROUND AGROECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL RESEARCH JOURNAL, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 171-175, ISBN – 978-81-960677-0-0.
Agroecology and sustainable food systems are gaining prominence in India and globally due to their potential to address challenges related to food security, climate change, and sustainable development. However, the implementation of agroecology and sustainable food systems requires overcoming various legal and policy challenges. This research article aims to explore Indian and international legal issues related to agroecology and sustainable food systems.
The article analyzes the Indian legal framework on agriculture, food safety, and environmental protection and evaluates its adequacy in promoting agroecology and sustainable food systems. The article also examines international legal instruments related to agroecology and sustainable food systems and their relevance to India. The research finds that the Indian legal framework on agriculture and food safety primarily focuses on promoting conventional agriculture and food production, which can be detrimental to the environment and public health. The article argues that India needs to reform its legal framework to encourage agroecology and sustainable food systems. The research highlights the importance of international legal instruments, such as the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, in promoting agroecology and sustainable food systems. The article concludes with recommendations for India to enhance its legal framework for promoting agroecology and sustainable food systems.
KEYWORDS: Agroecology, Sustainable food systems, India, Legal framework, national legal issues, international legal issues, intellectual property, food safety, traditional knowledge, La Via Campesina, Cuba, Food Safety, Environmental protection, International legal instruments, and Climate change.