Kunz, European Journal of Futures Research (2024)
”Eradicating hunger through climate litigation?” – An assessment of the opportunities and challenges of enforcing the human right to food through courts
Abstract
Globally, hunger and malnutrition have been on the rise, with climate change exacerbating food insecurity by affecting food production and accessibility. In international law, the human right to food provides a legal protection for individuals. It emphasises that food should not just meet minimal nutritional needs but ensure the ability to obtain food in a dignified manner. In order to achieve this goal, the text discusses the role of climate litigation in addressing global hunger by focusing on the right to food in the context of increasing climate change impacts. It outlines the legal foundations and challenges associated with enforcing this right through various legal systems and the potential of using climate litigation as a tool to ensure food security. Keywords Climate change, Right to food, Human rights, Food security, Climate change litigation, Sustainability