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.
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