Agroecology Coalition will be taking part in COP 16, Cali, Colombia with a delegation from the Secretariat, member organizations and countries. Through the planned side events and interventions, it will...
In a world increasingly focused on sustainable agricultural solutions, this book presents fresh perspectives and comprehensive insights. It delves into the effectiveness of crop protection strategies that leverage plant diversification...
Efforts to preserve local agrobiodiversity in the mountainous region of Espírito Santo, Brazil, have highlighted the importance of Creole seed conservation among family farmers. A participatory research initiative worked closely...
In Nakuru, farmers are leading the way in policy advocacy by successfully engaging the county government to mainstream agroecology. Their efforts have led to a center for training other farmers...
This paper explores the application of agroecological principles in aquaculture across East Africa, focusing on the integration of aquaculture with agricultural systems to enhance food security, environmental sustainability, and climate...
This report presents an assessment of Agroecology landscape (including Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Africa, commissioned by the Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) on behalf of the EOA Continental Steering...
FAO recently published a guide to the new International Day, observed on May 30 with the theme “Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope.” It underscored the importance of the crop in combating hunger and...
The natural forest in southwest Ethiopia is progressively modified to coffee agroforest. To this effect forest composition and diversity is simplified to local preferred coffee shade trees. Woody plant species that...
This article analysis sees farmer protests as a global expression of disillusionment with a system that prioritises profit and global competition over people. It highlights important debates about regulation, fair...
Despite the well established case for agroecology, the international community continues to hear calls for “more evidence” that support its widespread adoption. A robust body of scientific evidence already exists,...
In the past months, farmers have been protesting all over Europe. They're marching and driving tractors through city streets. But sadly, what's happening follows a pattern we see often. A...
This article explores the growing interest in agroecology and also discusses the challenges of transitioning to agroecological practices, including economic and social hurdles, and the need for policy support, education, and...
In early 2024, the MESA team held a workshop in Colombia. The discussion in the room framed the main similarities and differences in relation to nature for each of three...
This course allows you to discover what agroecology is, what the different approaches are, and how they translate into agricultural practices and the agroecological transition. In a dynamic of participatory...
This method paper presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating agricultural innovation systems (AIS) through the lens of agroecology. The Rapid Appraisal of Agricultural Innovation Systems under Agroecology (RAAIS-AE) integrates systemic...
In recent weeks, the streets of European cities have echoed with the clamor of farmers’ protests. From the Brandenburg Gate in Germany to the boulevards of Paris, farmers have taken...
In late August, officials gathered in Zambia to discuss Africa’s agricultural policy for the next decade. While the event was promoted as an inclusive dialogue representing diverse African voices, it...
Despite the large-scale mobilisations seen across Europe over the last month and clear political demands to protect farmers’ incomes, European policymakers have failed to take appropriate action and address the...
The paper discusses the increasing use of the term agroecology in scientific literature and how its meanings vary in different contexts. However, the key issue is not the different understandings...
The methodological guidance provides an overview of the state of the art in economic and environmental analysis suitable for ProSoil and broader development contexts. It explains the proposed methodologies, their...
