The legal framework of food security in the Covid-19 pandemic : a case study of Jordan

Food security often remains unnoticed or misunderstood by those not directly engaged in food debates, production, or the management of the food supply chain. When asking individuals about it, their responses can vary from a broad understanding of the right to food to a more specific description of food safety. Consulting official documents from concerned authorities/ bodies tends to yield slightly more accurate answers. Despite the general public's awareness, food security stands as a vital component of the food supply chain, endorsed by international entities as a pivotal assurance toward fulfilling Agenda 2030's goals and ensuring their realization for the widest possible population. The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching impacts brought ongoing processes to an abrupt halt, disrupted supply chains, and thrust every nation into an unforeseen social upheaval, akin to the aftermath of a nuclear war. National economies bore substantial strain, at times nearing collapse, and people's circumstances were stretched to their limits and sometimes beyond. In this context, the pandemic severely restricted both states and organizations in their capacity to intervene, compelling them to address situations for which they were ill-prepared. The urgency to urgently "reimagine the system" of the entire food supply chain and beyond became strikingly apparent. This work's primary objective is to delve into the extent to which national and international legal doctrines engage with food security issues and how these doctrines were influenced by and compelled to respond to the pandemic-induced crisis. A specific emphasis is placed on Jordan and its prospective initiatives for the future.