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...

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...

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...

The DeSIRA initiative has driven agricultural innovation across 65 countries through 80 research projects aimed at tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty. While systemic transformation remains a long-term goal, DeSIRA has yielded significant outcomes by fostering multidimensional innovations—combining technological, social, and policy approaches. A key challenge now is scaling...

Nepal is shaping its Agroecology Roadmap as part of the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI), aiming for a 20-year transformation of its food systems. LI-BIRD, in collaboration with policymakers, researchers, and farmers, is leading the effort to integrate traditional farming practices with modern agroecological approaches. The roadmap addresses challenges such as...

Este número de «LEISA agroecología» explora el intercambio de conocimientos y la innovación liderada por la comunidad a través de nueve experiencias de investigación-acción del Máster en Agroecología (MAE) de Ecosur en colaboración con SOCLA y movimientos sociales. Los artículos destacan el aprendizaje intergeneracional, la recuperación de la agricultura ancestral...