Building food sovereignty (and autonomy) from below and above: a book review essay | Synapse
July 5, 2026
Building food sovereignty (and autonomy) from below and above: a book review essay
Key Points
This review examines the concept of food sovereignty and its significance in combating the global hunger crisis.
Review of literature on food sovereignty and related interventions.
Analysis of the World Food Program’s 2026 projections on hunger.
Discussion of strategies for achieving food autonomy.
Projected increase in crisis-level hunger globally, reaching 318 million by 2026.
Highlighting systemic issues in food distribution and accessibility.
Emphasizing the importance of local farming and self-sufficiency strategies.
Abstract
According to the World Food Program’s 2026 Global Outlook, 318 million people are expected to face crisis-level hunger or worse. This estimate is more than double the number in 2019.1 At the same t...