This publication is an opportunity for ''Iles de Paix'' to draw an initial assessment of 6 years of support to peasant families in the Huánuco region, Peru, and highlight the various obstacles for agroecology to consolidate itself as a sustainable alternative for small-scale family farmers. What successes have these families...

There is a clear consensus on the need to transform the food systems. Agroecology is a transformative paradigm that places social justice and sustainability at the center. It has been increasingly recognized on the global scene. Donors – large and small – are considering financing agroecological initiatives to address social...

The Living Classroom film series is the cumulative result of GardenAfrica’s work since 2001, alongside agroecology specialists and training organizations in sub-Saharan Africa. The series focuses on agroecological practice, which informs and is informed by its science - mimicking natural patterns and processes to restore degraded landscapes and promote the...

There is increasing interest in agroecology to move toward more sustainable agriculture and food systems. However, the evidence of agroecology's contribution to sustainability remains fragmented because of heterogeneous methods and data, differing scales and timeframes, and knowledge gaps. Facing these challenges, 70 representatives of agroecology-related organizations worldwide participated in developing...

Natural Farming applied in Himachal Pradesh, India is a sustainable agroecological practice that can minimize the cost of cultivation, sustain soil fertility, reduce water requirement and enhance farmers’ income. It also bolsters a positive image of the ecologically sensitive mountain state preserving its environment and traditional systems. This will positively...

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...