The general objective of this study is to provide trainings in agroecology without a diploma in order to be able to support its development within the framework of the agricultural transition of ECOWAS countries .
The ambition is to develop and/or consolidate , but also to...
Water scarcity is a major challenge in the Sahel region of West Africa. Water scarcity in combination with prevalent soil degradation has severely reduced the land productivity in the region....
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...
By 2030, the demand for food and fiber is expected to more than double. Viable alternatives to climate-vulnerable,input-intensive agricultural approaches are needed to boost climate resilience, meet food security and nutrition needs...
This program of the University of Vermont is designed to examine potential pathways towards the sustainable transformation of our current agrifood system by integrating economic, social, and ecological perspectives.
Rooted in...
In the Colombian Andes, agricultural specialization has increased smallholder vulnerability to climate change and market fluctuations, impacting socio-economic and environmental stability. Sustainable agriculture in this region requires a comprehensive understanding...
The Agro-Ecosystems History Laboratory of the University Pablo de Olavide and the think tank Alimentta are pleased to announce the IX International Congress of Agroecology, which will take place in...
In the Oriente Antioqueño region of Colombia, agroecological and agroforestry transitions are reshaping local food systems, especially in the rural areas of Santuario and Carmen de Viboral. This thesis combines...
The 1ST Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference "Strengthening Resilience and Sustainability in Food Systems for Environmental and Social-Economic Development" was held in Nairobi, Kenya, 21st – 24th March 2023 and included...
Agroecology assessments require robust methodologies, yet unstructured narrative data can pose challenges. The Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE) assesses transitions through structured steps, but initial system characterization (Step 0)...
Climate change and its consequences threaten agricultural systems and our food production. Farmers are already facing big challenges as a result. At the same time, 11% of EU’s greenhouse gas...
Pulses are a cornerstone of global nutrition, offering high-quality protein, essential amino acids, and vital micronutrients. Despite their importance, yields have remained stagnant over the past six decades, largely due...
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Through in-depth interviews and footage from the field, this episode of rich appetites tells the stories of people and organizations around the world who are using agroecology to fight climate...
This report shares the findings of the Agroecology Policy Research Initiative, which examines the state of agroecology policy in Canada by gathering insights from those involved in policy, research, and...
Legumes have multiple advantages that meet agroecological challenges. However, many farmers are reluctant to include them permanently in their crop rotations. We investigated farmers’ motivations for growing pulses in a...
Mixed crop–livestock systems, the world's most widespread farming systems, promote farm resilience through diversification and allow for crop–livestock integration (CLI). Intensification and specialization challenge these systems.
In Northwest Vietnam, the...
In the Mekong Region, agroecological approaches provide a niche alternative to the dominant traditional or intensive farming systems. We conducted a synthesis of current evidence on agroecological interventions by means...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently declared that the world has entered the era of “global boiling”1. Our daily news underscores this alarming picture with record-breaking meteorological disasters. Climate change has...
