Fourteenth International Conference on Food Studies

Abstract

This study presents insights from three case studies that employ food sovereignty as a method of climate adaptation in the Americas. The first case study focuses on the Organized Village of Kake, Alaska, where hydroponics technology is being newly utilized to cultivate culturally important food in a region at the forefront of climate-induced challenges. The second case study examines Organización Boricuá in Puerto Rico, a pan-archipelagic agroecology movement fostering community resilience through sustainable agricultural practices. Finally, the third case study delves into the Vale do Ribeira Quilombo community in the south of Sao Paulo state, Brazil, which leverages natural growth methods on constitutionally recognized land to ensure food security amidst changing environmental conditions. Through a comparative analysis of these diverse approaches, I explore the efficacy of food sovereignty as a method of climate adaptation while empowering communities to assert control over their food systems. The findings contribute valuable insights to the discourse on climate adaptation strategies and underscore the importance of localized, community-driven initiatives in fostering resilience in the face of environmental challenges.