The training courses cover the following topics: Agroecology and the planetary food, energy, economic and social crises Principles and concepts of agroecology: The scientific basis The ecological role of biodiversity in agroecosystems Biodiversity and insect pest management Soil ecology and management Ecological basis of disease and weed management Agroecological basis for the conversion to organic farming Agroecology, small farm development and food sovereignty Agroecology and resiliency to climate change