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Casa Congo is driving a transformative approach to community development in El Astillero, Nicaragua, by integrating agroecology with social and economic empowerment. Focused on supporting women’s collectives, the NGO has helped establish gardening initiatives that provide food security, income opportunities, and greater resilience against crises. Through hands-on training, financial support,...
Nicaragua
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2022
Biodiversity is at the core of sustainable agriculture, providing essential ecosystem services such as pollination, water purification, and natural pest control. However, modern monoculture farming has significantly contributed to biodiversity loss, weakening the resilience of food production systems. Increasingly, farmers and policymakers recognize the need to integrate biodiversity into agriculture,...
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2023
Bhutan is setting its sights on food self-sufficiency by 2029, with a strong emphasis on boosting rice and vegetable production. However, challenges such as fallow lands, water shortages, and climate change threaten progress. To address these, the Tarayana Foundation has developed an Agroecological Roadmap for Sustainable Food Systems, bringing together...
Bhutan
Article
2025
Agroecology is more than just sustainable farming—it’s a movement rooted in traditional knowledge, biodiversity conservation, and social justice. By centering the voices of peasants and Indigenous communities, it challenges dominant food system structures and promotes resilience. The Heinrich Böll Foundation, along with global partners, explores this transformation in its latest...
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The transition to agroecological food systems is gaining momentum, driven by the need for more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural practices. The Agroecology Investment Guide highlights the economic and environmental benefits of investing in agroecological enterprises (AEEs)—businesses that integrate sustainability across their operations, from soil regeneration to community empowerment. Despite...
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ASEAN has taken a major step toward sustainable food systems with the launch of the ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Agroecological Transitions, officially presented in Vientiane, Laos. Developed through the Lao Initiative on Agroecology (LICA) and endorsed at the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry Meeting, these guidelines aim to support...
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Article
2025
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