Agroecology Newsletter of December 2021

There have been many calls for an agroecological transition to respond to food shocks and crises stemming from conventional food systems. Participatory action research and transformative epistemologies, where communities are research actors rather than objects, have been proposed as a way to enhance this transition. This article aims to understand the...

This video presents the achievements and results of the Sembrando Capacities project. The project began in November 2019 and aims to strengthen the instruments and policies for Peasant, Family, and Community Agriculture in Colombia, based on knowledge management and the exchange of experiences. From the project, four components were worked on:...

The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is presenting a webinar event that will mark the launch of ‘’The Politics of Knowledge: Understanding the Evidence for Agroecology, Regenerative Approaches, and Indigenous Foodways’’ on 6 December 2021 at 10:00 – 11:30 AM ET / 16:00 – 17:30 PM CET. The...

The compendium The Politics of Knowledge: Understanding the Evidence for Agroecology, Regenerative Approaches, and Indigenous Foodways tackles the dominant questions about evidence that are holding back food systems transformation. Authors unpack the narratives and legacies behind these questions and explore the many ways funders, researchers, and policymakers can take transformative action. Visit this multimedia interactive for...

02/12/2021 | 14:00 –15:30 CET Organic and agroecological fruits and vegetable growers provide excellent examples of how is possible to produce in a sustainable way, protecting the environment, growing biodiversity, preserving the soil and mitigating and adapting to climate change.  Organic and agroecological producers build sustainable and inclusive value chains that contribute...