Green Movements, Food Justice, and Sovereignty in Asia

Food security extends beyond the provision of relief from economic woes and environmental disasters but rather, it should be designed in ways that enable the disadvantaged sections of the population to break out of a vicious cycle of poverty and insecurity. As such, food security echoes the need for sustainable and actionable ways where people from all walks of live have the means and ability to ensure both equitable and sustainable production and consumption of food—food justice and food sovereignty. This chapter will provide: (1) a summary regarding concepts on the notion of food sovereignty and food justice, (2) examine both top-down and bottom-up organized green movements within Asia, (3) examine the impact of green movements on food security, and (4) reflect on food security and food sovereignty. Here, we examine Asia-Pacific countries, not specific to ASEAN, SAARC or PIF but takes a wholesome view of the region. By examining such concepts, the chapter aims to highlight the complexities of food security and sovereignty as a movement which poses as a political challenge to neoliberal hegemony.