Agrofuels and food crisis

Authors

  • Maria Luisa Mendonça
  • Peter Rosset

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33956/tensoesmundiais.v5i8%20jan/jun.694

Keywords:

agrofuels, food crisis, food sovereingty, Via Campesina

Abstract

In this essay agrofuels are analyzed in the context of the world food price crisis and “food sovereignty” proposal for addressing the crisis. Both short- and long-term causes of the crisis are examined, and while agrofuels are presently not a prime causal factor they are clearly contra-indicated by the crisis. Food sovereignty, including a moratorium on agrofuels, is argued to offer the best option for managing the crisis.

Published

2018-11-23

How to Cite

MENDONÇA, M. L.; ROSSET, P. Agrofuels and food crisis. Tensões Mundiais, [S. l.], v. 5, n. 8, p. 215–246, 2018. DOI: 10.33956/tensoesmundiais.v5i8 jan/jun.694. Disponível em: https://revistas.uece.br/index.php/tensoesmundiais/article/view/694. Acesso em: 3 jul. 2024.