Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems Coalition
Recognizing the "game changing" nature of Indigenous Peoples food systems. Use the Whiphala papers as the basis to gather further evidence to influence public policies to ensure respect, valuing and protection of Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems; and scale up documented best practices of Indigenous Peoples' food and knowledge systems to influence global agendas of work and discussions connected to climate crisis, food security, sustainability and resilience.
Thematic Areas: Indigenous Peoples Food Systems
Leading Entities:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
UN AFPs & IGOs
Biodiversity, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Member Countries
Canada, Dominican Republic, Finland, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Spain
Other Members
Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems
Focal Points