Conventional agricultural systems have contributed to social, economic and environmental problems and are the main threat to global sustainability. In response, theoretical frameworks to describe the transition to sustainable food systems have been proposed, emphasizing the necessity to shift from farm-level solutions to a focus on interactions within the entire...

Agroecology has been recognized as a paradigm that can offer multiple ecological and socio-economic benefits. In many developing countries, the promotion of agroecology is facilitated by intermediary organizations such as Farmers’ Organizations (FOs). Detailed studies on how FOs support their farmers in the adoption of agroecology innovations are still scarce,...

This online course organized by the Latin American Scientific Society of Agroecology (SOCLA for its acronym in Spanish), seeks to investigate the social processes of agroecology in the context of the current crises. It will develop how to consider agroecology as part of the complex - but urgent - political project towards...

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....