In the framework of the Asia Pacific Symposium on Agrifood System Transformation that took place in Bangkok, Thailand, this hybrid side event – hosted on 6 October 2022 – fully aligns with the implementation of the new FAO Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda through the transition to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, and a better environment.

In particular, the event helped highlight the role of the Agroecology Coalition in supporting food system transformation through agroecology, all the while presenting the ongoing initiatives led by countries and farmer organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.

The session ‘Translating UNFSS commitments into actions: Focus on the Coalition for Transforming Food Systems through Agroecology’ - first introduced the Agroecology Coalition and the Transformative Partnership Platform on Agroecology (AE-TPP) before presenting case studies from Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Nepal, India and The Pacific Community (SPC). Through their interventions, country representatives raised awareness of agroecology solutions that are working and called for increased political commitments from those who are ‘willing’ to make changes through agroecology now.

Read more on the Summary blog page produced by CIFOR-ICRAF about this side event here.