The report ''Less, better and circular use – how to get rid of surplus nitrogen without endangering food security” by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) shows that the dependency of our food system on fossil fuel-based fertilizers has led to a devastating impact on the environment, while 85 to...

The groundbreaking FAO report “The Unjust Climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on the rural poor, women and youth” shows that climate change disproportionately impacts women farmers in low- and middle-income countries.   In this interview, Lauren Phillips, Deputy Director of the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division of the FAO,...

To advance the use of gender-transformative approaches in climate-resilient agriculture (CRA), a review of practical resources that could support researchers and practitioners in applying gender and CRA was undertaken. The review consolidates and assesses diverse, practical resources—including research tools, methods and broader guidance—that aim to address gender inequalities/inequities, climate and...

The global food system is flawed. Not only is it not delivering healthy and nutritious food but it is also a key contributor to environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, malnutrition, rural poverty, and climate change, to name a few. Agroecology has gained momentum within scientific, academic, and political spaces as an...

Agroecology aims to comprehensively transform food and farming systems in all dimensions, from production to distribution and consumption as well as governance. The aim is to achieve greater environmental and societal benefits while reversing the negative effects caused by existing food systems. Yet, an agroecological transformation – involving a range of transitions...

Agroecology for Europe (AE4EU) has created a snapshot of agroecological funding. Quantitative data was collected via European online statistic platforms, whereas qualitative data was generated through questionnaires and interviews with stakeholders directly involved in practicing, funding, and implementing programmes on agroecology in various countries. The research showd that across Europe, good examples...