The White/Wiphala Paper on Indigenous Peoples' food systems

Resource type: 
Research
EU project stamp: 
No
Main entity: 
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Type of entity: 
IGO
Key themes: 
Agriculture
Indigenous peoples
Societal challenges: 
New Economic Opportunities & Green Jobs and Participatory Planning and Governance
Social Justice and Social Cohesion
Scope: 
Global
Description: 

This paper advocates that lessons can be learnt from Indigenous Peoples’ approach to food, which will contribute to the resilience and sustainability of food systems worldwide, as well as supporting the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples. In this vein, this paper provides evidence on the sustainability of Indigenous Peoples’ food systems, including the ways in which they have proven resilient over time. The Paper articulates the importance of respecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights to ensure the preservation of their foods systems, and the value this can add to tackling emerging challenges that face mankind.

Date: 
2021
Language: 
EN