It is generally accepted that agriculture is a major driver of climate change as well as being acutely challenged to adapt to its effects. Agroecological approaches involve the application of integrated ecological, economic and social principles to the transition of smallholder farming systems, towards greater resilience. This involves adapting 13...

Este artículo aporta elementos para visibilizar la agroecología como opción política para la construcción de paz en Colombia, en el marco de los acuerdos de tierras y desarrollo rural que se adelantan en La Habana, Cuba. A partir del uso de documentos de análisis académicos y políticos y del trabajo...

As part of the Collaborative Crop Research Program of McKnight Foundation, a team made up of Regional East and Southern Africa (ESAF) CoP team members, Research methods support (RMS), FAO Agroecology team, designed a series of workshops to co-develop an approach to envisioning agroecological transitions. The workshops sought to strengthen the understanding...

This session presents preliminary findings of ongoing research on the experiences of agroecological entrepreneurs in Africa conducted by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) and the Agroecology Fund (AEF). The speakers presented their perspectives on the question: “Shaping the Future of Food Markets: What kind of markets do we...

The foundation of any agroecological food system is a secure land title, especially for farmers and pastoralists displaced from ancestral lands and vulnerable to land grabs. This session discussed land rights and access to land for agroecological producers. It explored indigenous and peasant experiences, especially from the perspective of youth interested...

There are many efforts made to promote better nutrition in Africa, with the hope that it will improve health concerns ranging from chronic malnutrition that causes mental and physical impairment, to non-communicable diseases to cancer. However, the focus of these efforts is often very narrow and addresses the symptoms rather...