Committee on Food Security stresses right to food in biofuels debate

In Italy, Following a week of intense discussions, the Committee on World Food Security stressed the link between biofuels and food security, saying that the “progressive realization of the right to adequate food for all” should be a priority concern in biofuel development. The world’s most important intergovernmental and multi-stakeholder platform for food security and nutrition said biofuel development “should not compromise food security, and should especially consider women and smallholders.”

The October 7-11 meeting drew nearly 750 people, including over 130 government delegations, 100 civil society and 50 private sector organizations. Following the talks, the CFS also agreed on the importance of integrating smallholder agriculture into national policies, strategies, and research aimed at boosting investment and sustainable development.