1. Introduction and overview : the world food price spikes -- 2. Global governance : a framework for analysis -- 3. The evolution of global food security policy -- 4. The reform of the Committee on World Food Security -- 5. Participation in global governance : coordinating "the voices of those most affected by food insecurity" -- 6. Multilateral power dynamics : comparing outcomes of policy roundtables -- 7. Best practice : the voluntary guidelines on the responsible governance of tenure -- 8. Policy coordination at the global level : the global strategic framework -- 9. Conclusion : reflections on civil society engagement in global food security governance