Business Responsibility in Realizing the Human Right to Food

Addressing food security in the production stage of the agriculture supply chain requires the participation and collaboration of the state, local communities, trade unions, civil society, as well as private businesses.

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No single entity is solely responsible for addressing food security and working together can bring synergies to have a bigger impact. The state has the duty to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights including the right to food with its laws and policies [1] and businesses are obliged to comply with applicable laws and policies and respect human rights. While businesses should cooperate with the state, they must uphold human rights in their operations and areas of influence, even in the absence of state regulations