The course ''Agroecology: transition towards sustainable food systems'' is a joint effort of FAO and the Latin American Scientific Society of Agroecology (SOCLA). The course stimulates the exchange and promotion of agroecological principles and approaches in the context of territorial development, sustainability and resilience, governance and empowerment of communities and...

Orto 2.0 is an Agricultural Cooperative Society born in Rome, Italy in the summer of 2017 and run by 4 young farmers, all under 30 years old. The youngsters aim, with their enterprise, to offer access to fresh, safe, and nutritious food to people living in the urban area of...

This video describes an agroecology experiment in a Dakar suburb in Senegal. After taking the agroecology courses, some growers are trying new farming techniques to reduce the use of man-made chemicals and improve crop yields. 

The Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI) of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), presents a special launch webinar of the “Stock-take Report on Agroecology in IFAD Operations: An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Food Systems” on 8 September 2021, at 13:30-15:00 (CEST).  The learning session discusses the key findings...

With global hunger likely to double as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the need for food systems transformation has never been more urgent. Across five continents, Agroecology Fund partners have been on the frontlines of relief efforts, mobilizing robust grassroots networks to strengthen long-term food security and resilience. This...

It is now widely accepted that fundamental changes are needed across the food system to address the climate emergency, food insecurity, tackle an escalating global public health crisis, and ensure resilient livelihoods for food and farmworkers. Over recent decades, agroecology has risen to meet the challenge, offering a holistic framework...