How has the global food governance system evolved, and what challenges does it currently pose for food systems transformation? A narrative review and synthesis of the literature
The interconnected and complex challenges identified in this review - rooted in power asymmetry and institutional favouritism in GFG - pose significant barriers to transforming food systems in ways that safeguard public health, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Overcoming these obstacles is pivotal not only for achieving global climate and sustainable development goals, but also for rebalancing power in GFG so that policies better align with the needs of all people and the planet.
Authors
- Phillip Baker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0802-2349)
- Benjamin Wood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8072-9066)
- Mark Lawrence (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6899-3983)
- Scott Slater (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2642-8609)
- Nicholas Nisbett
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- Institute of Development Studies (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Globalization and Health
- Published
- 2026-01-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-025-01172-x
- Primary Topic
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00