This first issue of Rooted magazine shares insights on how agroecology can be supported through policy. Rooted in practices honed by indigenous communities and small farmers, agroecology has gained momentum through social movements...
The 13th edition of the Let’s Liberate Diversity! (LLD) Forum will take place in Antibes, France, as part of the "Sow Your Resistance" international gathering, from October 1st to October...
Systems-level transformation is increasingly recognized as necessary to improve the sustainability, equity, and resilience of agri-food systems. The CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology uses a systems transformation approach in alignment with...
The next 18 months offer a catalytic opportunity for countries to integrate agroecological principles in their national climate and biodiversity strategies, and for agroecology to secure its place in the...
The University of Vermont is thrilled to share a professional development opportunity at the their Institute for Agroecology. The program is currently recruiting professionals to enroll in the Certificate of...
This video, developed as part of the Agroecology Fund's "Grassroots Evidence for Agroecology" project introduces Bilim, a collaborative network of organizations across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Western Asia that promotes...
This paper puts forward general steps for developing a holistic agrifood system assessment, as well as principles to guide decision-making at each step of the design process, intended to support...
This video is a recording of the Mesoamerican Encounter of Beekeeper Knowledge which serves as a space for co-learning about native bees, their importance and their landscape needs to recover them, exchanging...
Cuba's agroecology movement stands as a remarkable example of resilience and innovation, shaped by decades of socio-political shifts and resource challenges. Despite significant progress, the spread of agroecological practices has...
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural powerhouse, faces mounting challenges from climate change, soil degradation, and pesticide overuse. The STAR-FARM project, supported by the FAO and the EU, is introducing agroecological...
This video pictures the innovative land recovery project in the Northern part of Senegal that is harvesting rainfall, improving food security, and rehabilitating the ecosystem.
This training Manual for farmer leaders at the district level has been developed drawing on a wealth of knowledge and publications on empowering smallholder farmers. The primary goal of this comprehensive...
In recent years, Senegal has emerged as a model of agroecological advocacy, driven by a dynamic civil society determined to foster sustainable food systems. Against the backdrop of significant challenges—including...
Food systems contribute to multiple crises while failing to deliver healthy, nutritious food for all. A substantial amount of research suggests that the root cause of this issue lies in...
Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) at landscape level is possible, but also very challenging, especially with scarce or non-existing data for making well-informed decisions. To tackle this, the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program...
This journal article discusses the grand challenges in designing and assessing agroecological cropping systems, focusing on the intensification of global crop production since the 1960s due to mechanization, pesticides, and...
This comprehensive policy brief advocates for transformative policies that integrate agroecology into climate strategies. As Africa faces unprecedented climate challenges, this brief underscores the urgency of transitioning from high-emission industrial...
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) innovative e-field visit offers an immersive experience into the top agroecological practices at RUCID, Uganda's HSHF/Agroecology Centre. The tour highlights sustainable farming methods,...
From Berlin and Paris, to Brussels and Bucharest, European farmers have driven their tractors to the streets in protest in recent times.
This article brief analyses the key demands from farmer groups in 12 countries to determine...
Agroecology is built on co-creation, combining local knowledge and scientific insights to foster sustainable and inclusive food systems. Unlike top-down approaches that rely on standardized solutions, agroecology prioritizes mutual learning...
