The Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI) is a newly launched multistakeholder effort aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture in the Himalayan region, particularly in India, Bhutan, and Nepal. Supported by the World Future Council and IFOAM – Organics International, the initiative seeks to build resilience among farmers facing climate challenges. HAI's goals include enhancing biodiversity, promoting...

The PATH2DEA project, funded by Horizon Europe and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation, explores how combining digitalization with agroecology can drive sustainability in EU food and farming systems. With six showcases from diverse small-holder farms across Europe, PATH2DEA highlights real-life experiences through engaging podcasts featuring farmers...

Unsustainable food systems are the leading threat to both nature and human health, but transforming these systems presents an opportunity to address multiple global crises. Food systems transformation is increasingly recognized as essential for reversing nature loss, limiting global warming to 1.5°C, adapting to climate change, and ensuring global access...

Agricultural biodiversity, or agrobiodiversity, is essential for food security and livelihoods. It includes the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms used for food production, covering crops, livestock, forestry, and fisheries. This biodiversity has developed over thousands of years through natural and human influences. However, modern farming methods have reduced agrobiodiversity,...

The article examines the adoption of agroecological practices among vegetable farmers in Botswana and their impact on farm performance. Although these sustainable practices have potential, their use among farmers is limited, and little is known about their effects on farms. The study used the multivariate probit model to analyze the...

This technical guide helps farmers and land managers understand and apply innovative agroecological practices. Created within the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative (AE-I), the guide promotes context-appropriate agroecological methods to improve farming sustainability. It focuses on three key areas: soil management, water management, and integrated pest management (IPM). The guide outlines techniques,...