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The collection of case studies of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) show how agroecology benefits Africa in terms of food security, nutrition, poverty reduction, climate change adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity conservation, cultural sensitivity, democracy, and value for money.
Agroecology works in harmony with nature. It builds on traditional...
Case study
2021
While some agricultural inputs' harmful effects are becoming evident, many policies and incentives are emerging that promote sustainable farming. They encourage environmentally sound practices that conserve healthy, biodiverse, productive landscapes and soils, retain moisture, benefit from nutrient cycling, decomposition, soil structure, and help control pests and diseases. This report highlights...
Report
2020
This video produced by The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) shows the hidden costs of export industries (e.g., biodiversity loss, biodegradation, and greenhouse gas emissions, social inequalities, etc.) and proposes alternative solutions favoring local economies and small-scale producers.
Video
2020
Conservation and sustainable use of pollinators require commitment and support from all the stakeholders across sectors and organizations. Since the release of the landmark IPBES thematic assessment on pollinators, pollination and food production in 2016, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) has been promoting the uptake of the assessment, using the science-policy-practice dialogue approach...
Event
2020
Conservation and sustainable use of pollinators require commitment and support from all the stakeholders across sectors and organizations. Since the release of the landmark IPBES thematic assessment on pollinators, pollination and food production in 2016, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) has been promoting the uptake of the assessment, using...
Event
2020
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