Right to food and the right to the city : local and international advocacy challenges

Abstract

The policy framing of food security must alter to consider food supply as a municipal function. Urban zoning laws that discriminate against small traders are highlighted. The presentation defines concepts regarding availability of food and food security. Availability is not just about having enough. It’s about the balance of types of food made available within the food system, and why certain types of food are more available than others. It also means accessibility, and in urban spaces this often means sacrificing food security and market stalls to meet other urban planning needs. Stability of supply can refer to both accessibility and availability.