This publication is based on research carried out by a team working on agroecology transitions. This work is supported by the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience of Coventry University (CAWR) and the AgroEcology Fund.

Between 2014 and 2018, FAO’s global dialogue on agroecology has brought together more than 1400 participants from 170 countries in six regional symposia, taking the global political debate about agroecology to a new level. This briefing examines the FAO agroecology process, highlighting the opportunities, challenges and risks for civil society, donors, academics and others of working to strengthen FAO’s commitment to agroecology.