The United Nations' Declaration on Peasants' Rights

This book is the first to address and review the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018. It explores the impact of the Declaration on law and policy making, particularly in relation to new human rights standards for access to and control of natural resources and the governance of food systems. Voices from scholars and practitioners are gathered to inform and debate the negotiation process, innovative contents, relations with other fields of law, and practical scope. The volume concludes with case studies to demonstrate the potential impacts of the Declaration at regional, national, and local levels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018, is a groundbreaking document that addresses critical issues related to food security, sustainable agri-food systems, responsible governance of natural resources, and human rights. The Declaration is the first internationally negotiated instrument to bring these themes together, recognizing the vital role of peasants and rural workers as drivers of more equitable and resilient food systems.

The book unfolds the impact of the Declaration in the broader realm of law and policy-making, particularly concerning the new human rights standards related to access and control of natural resources and the governance of food systems. The chapters in the book touch on a broad array of topics, including women's rights, the role of and impact on indigenous peoples, food sovereignty, climate change, land tenure, and agrobiodiversity. Voices from outstanding scholars and practitioners are gathered together to inform and trigger a further debate on the negotiation process, the innovative and potentially disruptive contents, the relations with other fields of law, and the practical scope of the Declaration.

The volume concludes with a collection of case studies that provide concrete examples to help us understand the potential impacts of the Declaration at regional, national, and local levels.

This book is a comprehensive tool designed for students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of food and agriculture law, peasant, agrarian, and rural studies, human rights, and environmental law. It provides a deep understanding of the Declaration's principles, objectives, and implications, and serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to promote sustainable development, justice, and equity in rural areas.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367689773