This paper describes the development of a transdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to supporting agroecology knowledge exchange and capacity building that is particularly focused on the sustainable use and conservation of...
This brief puts the spotlight on trade policies as an engine of climate change, but also positions Fair Trade as a way of mitigating its impacts and fostering the transition...
This WB-FAO Knowledge Session Series explores the nexus between agrifood systems, nutrition, and climate change. It provides the opportunity to examine how policies and actions on the ground can make...
This study aims to produce evidence on the performance of horticultural systems in the peri-urban area of Buenos Aires (Argentina), based on the 10 Elements of Agroecology with an emphasis...
This piece from Dr. Manuel Villalobos, Dr. Saruth Chan, Dr. Dao The Anh, senior officials from FAO member states, makes the case for agroecology as a ‘front line’, systemic solution...
This brief from Pesticide Action Network focuses on the climate footprint of pesticides, pointing out this under-researched area of concern, particularly given the rising attention to food systems and their...
In Latin America, hegemonic development strengthens agribusiness, whose model follows the Green Revolution with its technological packages. An alternative arises from the growing convergence of two social movements: agroecology and...
This article establishes how Indigenous and local knowledge could contribute to the building of resilient, sustainable and nutritious food systems in a way that is equitable.
This manual is intended for those wanting to design or facilitate a course or workshop based on the Ecological Organic Agriculture Leadership Course (EOALC).
The EOALC and the manual cover a...
Monoculture-based agriculture focused on exports has proven unsustainable, prompting global calls for agroecological practices aligned with natural ecosystems. The FAO underscores the vital role of women in agroecology, though their...
Agroecology has gained significant attention for its potential to foster sustainable food systems, but consistent, multidimensional data on its performance has often been lacking—particularly in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. To...
The relevance and urgency of identifying localities where climate change hits agri-food systems hardest and is likely to negatively affect population groups or sectors that are particularly vulnerable is increasingly...
Cereal-legume intercropping has been traditionally practiced across West Africa by farmers and provides resilience of agriculture to climate variability. Intensification of these extensive intercropping systems in order to meet future food demand is critical. This...
Life-threatening heat waves, forest fires, hurricanes, droughts and floods mean that climate change must be tackled on a ‘war footing’. With agri-food systems responsible for close to 40% of total...
This paper presents five main findings and key recommendations of a dialogue that explored how integrating agroecology and territorial approaches might support and accelerate a systemic transformation at scale in...
This video highlights the benefits of agroforestry in the Sahel and explains how trees and shrubs can improve soil health and increase crop yields.
The video's key points are as...
This video looks at agroforestry in the Sahel region and its benefits. It highlights several benefits of incorporating trees into crop fields, including increasing yields by 100-800% in arid regions...
This blueprint conveys the findings of the food systems mapping exercise, carried out through the bottom-up venture building process which starts with an intensive problem loving phase: during the August...
