If the world is to transition towards agrifood systems that are more sustainable and equitable, small-scale production systems will be key to progress. Large parts of the world depend on small-scale systems for maintaining food security and nutrition (Lowder, Sánchez and Bertini, 2021; Herrero et al., 2017). Despite this centrality,...

Current global challenges put strong emphasis on the urgent need for a sustainable transformation of agriculture and food systems. Recognizing these challenges, the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031 focuses on the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems. As recognized by several landmark reports, integrated biodiverse approaches including agroecology...

2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the FAO GIAHS Programme. FAO launched the GIAHS initiative at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Since its inception, the number of agricultural systems recognized as GIAHS has been gradually increasing. Up to now, the programme counted 67 sites recognized in 22 countries....

The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is pleased to announce the publication of ''My Food is African: Healthy Soil, Safe Foods, and Diverse Diets'', a new book in the Barefoot Guide Agroecology Series. This book takes you on a journey through Africa’s farms, gardens, local markets, and kitchens to...

The triple threat of climate change, COVID-19, and conflict is revealing the inherent fragility of food systems worldwide along with their negative impacts on natural resources as well as their prominent role in worsening climate change and social inequities. Agroecology shows enormous potential for helping address these crises, and the time has come for more...

In order to meet the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving biodiversity, and improving animal welfare, public health, and the rights of farmers, while ensuring food security and sovereignty, structural changes are as necessary and urgent on our fields as on our plates. Dietary patterns and food habits are deeply...