Démasquer la mainmise des entreprises sur le Sommet UNFSS à travers le multipartenariat

The report examines the influence of multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) and corporate actors on the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS). It argues that the transition from multilateralism to multi-partnership governance allows powerful multinationals and private foundations, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Economic Forum, to steer global food policy toward 'technofixes' and market-based solutions. The analysis of 26 MSIs shows that corporate actors are the most influential stakeholders, often holding leadership positions. The report specifically highlights the role of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in promoting industrial agriculture and carbon offset mechanisms, which the authors claim undermine food sovereignty and exacerbate global inequalities.

• The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) represents a transition from multilateralism, where states lead decision-making, to 'multi-partnership' governance. This shift enables multinational corporations and their associations to influence policy, funding, and governance, promoting 'false solutions' that favor corporate interests over structural change and human rights.
• An analysis of 26 multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) in food and agriculture reveals that private sector actors are the most influential, often serving as chairs or vice-chairs of decision-making bodies. In contrast, UN agencies such as the FAO, UNDP, and WFP rank fourth in influence, and philanthropic organizations rank fifth.
• The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a primary driver of the UNFSS and the move toward multi-partnership. Through a strategic agreement signed with the UN in June 2019, the WEF has extended multi-partnership governance into education, health, food, and climate change, promoting a 'Great Food Transformation' to unlock $90 trillion in new investments.
• The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), founded by the Gates and Rockefeller foundations, promotes industrial agriculture and agribusiness in Africa. Despite receiving $638 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the report states that undernourishment increased by 30% in countries where AGRA operates.
• Corporate actors use 'nature-based solutions' (NBS) and carbon offsets to avoid reducing high-emission production. For example, Nestlé plans to increase production of dairy and livestock by 68% by 2030 while relying on carbon credits to reach 'net zero', and Shell plans to offset 120 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2030 through nature-based solutions.
• The governance of the UNFSS is characterized by deep interconnections and 'revolving doors' between MSIs, private foundations, and corporate boards. For instance, Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA, serves as the UN Special Envoy to the UNFSS and is a co-chair of the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) ambassador network.
• In the UNFSS 'Action Track 3' (Boost Nature-positive production), corporate influence is disproportionately high compared to indigenous representation. The mapping of 'game-changing' solutions includes 29 private sector companies and 26 MSI leadership teams, but only one indigenous group.

APA

Chandrasekaran, K., Guttal, S., Kumar, M., Langner, L., & Manahan, M. A. (2021). Démasquer la mainmise des entreprises sur le Sommet UNFSS à travers le multipartenariat. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Demasquer-la-mainmise-des-entreprises-sur-le-Sommet-UNFSS-a-travers-le-multipartenariat.pdf

Chicago

Chandrasekaran, Kirtana, Shalmali Guttal, Madhuresh Kumar, Laura Langner, and Mary Ann Manahan. Démasquer la mainmise des entreprises sur le Sommet UNFSS à travers le multipartenariat. Friends of the Earth International, 2021. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Demasquer-la-mainmise-des-entreprises-sur-le-Sommet-UNFSS-a-travers-le-multipartenariat.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{chandrasekaran2021dmasquer, author = {Chandrasekaran, Kirtana and Guttal, Shalmali and Kumar, Madhuresh and Langner, Laura and Manahan, Mary Ann}, title = {{Démasquer la mainmise des entreprises sur le Sommet UNFSS à travers le multipartenariat}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2021}, month = nov, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Demasquer-la-mainmise-des-entreprises-sur-le-Sommet-UNFSS-a-travers-le-multipartenariat.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }