The new global report ‘’Voices from the ground 2: transformative solutions to the global systemic food crises’’ of the Working Group on Global food governance (CSIPM ) in cooperation with the CSIPM Secretariat and with support from the different regional task teams sheds light on global action taken since 2020. It underlines the inadequacy of government and multilateral responses that have resulted in increased inequalities and heightened the fragility of the global food system. It synthesises the rich analysis and recommendations that emerged from the consultations. It gives voice to the reality lived by people and communities around the world and provides evidence that contrasts strongly with the dominant narratives regarding the nature of the current food price crisis. The report outlines clear demands to governments and the UN system, identifying actions which need to be undertaken to transform a dangerously unfair and unsustainable system that is perpetuating hunger and poverty.