Lena Bassermann
Programme Lead Agriculture
Lena has more than 12 years' experience as a researcher, policy adviser and campaigner focusing on, among other topics, agroecology, food justice, and international agricultural policy. She has previously worked with German NGOs Welthungerhilfe and INKOTA, and the German parliament. Lena holds a MA degree in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of Mainz.
A Feminist Call to Transform Urban Food Systems at CFS
Krisenpuffer gegen die Inflation
Info Brief
Strengthening social participation in the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Strengthening civil society participation is key for inclusive governance and effective land restoration outcomes. COP16 can advance civil society participation in UNCCD processes and foster consensus for reform, and momentum must carry into COP17.
Written by Frederike Klümper
Published on Dec 10, 2024
Article
Kwa nini mabadiliko ya mfumo wa chakula wa mijini yanahitaji mtazamo wa ufeministi
Makala haya yanatetea mabadiliko ya mifumo ya chakula mijini kwa kutambua jukumu muhimu la wanawake katika kuimarisha usalama wa chakula, hasa katika jamii zilizotengwa.
Written by Nicole Paganini, Zayaan Khan, Joanne Harding, Violet Shivutse, Nomonde Buthelezi, Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi, William Onura
Published on Oct 17, 2024
Article
Why urban food system transformation requires a feminist approach
This paper advocates for transforming urban food systems by recognising the crucial role of women in enhancing food security, particularly in marginalised communities.
Written by Nicole Paganini, Zayaan Khan, Joanne Harding, Violet Shivutse, Nomonde Buthelezi, Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi, William Onura
Published on Oct 17, 2024
Article
Kutheni utshintsho lwemisebenzi yokuveliswa kuye ekutyiweni kokutya ezidolophini kufuna indlela yabaxhasi nabaxhobisa abasetyhini
Eli phepha likhuthaza ukuguqulwa kweenkqubo zokutya zasezidolophini ngokuqaphela indima ebalulekileyo yabasetyhini ekuphuculeni ukhuseleko lokutya, ngakumbi kwiindawo zoluntu ezihlelelekileyo.
Written by Nicole Paganini, Zayaan Khan, Joanne Harding, Violet Shivutse, Nomonde Buthelezi, Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi, William Onura
Published on Oct 17, 2024
Policy Brief
Krisenpuffer gegen Inflation. Öffentliche Nahrungsmittelspeicher zur Preisstabilisierung und ihr Beitrag zur Transformation der Ernährungssysteme
In den letzten Jahren haben stark steigende Lebensmittelpreise zur globalen Ernährungskrise beigetragen und die Inflation vorangetrieben. Der Aufbau von Nahrungsmittelspeichern bildet ein Mittel, um Preise zu stabilisieren und die Inflation zu begrenzen.
Written by Lena Bassermann (TMG Research), Lena Luig (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung), Jan Urhahn (Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung)
Published on Jun 20, 2024
Policy Brief
Buffer Stocks Against Inflation. Public Food Stocks for Price Stabilisation and their Contribution to the Transformation of Food Systems
In recent years, rapidly increasing food prices have contributed to the global food crisis and contributed to inflation. The development of food stocks is an instrument to stabilize prices and limit inflation.
Written by Lena Bassermann (TMG Research), Lena Luig (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung), Jan Urhahn (Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung)
Published on Jun 20, 2024
Article
The Right to Food in South Africa and Kenya
An opinion brief from the Urban Food Futures programme examining the Right to Food policy implementation in South Africa and Kenya as a response to persistent food insecurity
Written by Lena Bassermann, Thembeka Sikobi
Published on Sep 20, 2023
Report
Cape Town’s Food and Nutrition Crisis: Crafting systemic responses to systemic challenges
Highlights of policy event held from 18-19 November 2022 in Cape Town.
Written by Luke Metelerkamp, Lena Bassermann, Nicole Paganini
Published on Feb 10, 2023