This video depicts the conversation with Agroecology Coalition Steering Committee co-chairs Monicah Yator and Madeleine Kaufmann in the run up to Internationa Women's Day.

The IPBES Transformative Change Assessment offers a compelling vision for tackling the root causes of environmental degradation while fostering sustainability and equity. With a focus on systemic change, this report...

This article reflects on the challenges and opportunities faced by agroecologists working within established agricultural institutions, as illustrated by a USDA-funded summit on agroecology held in Kansas City, Missouri, in...

This article highlights the challenges of modern global agrifood systems, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and industrial agriculture. It champions agroecology—a holistic approach blending ecological, social, and economic practices—as a...

There is real momentum in Eastern and Southern Africa to develop National Agroecology Strategies (NAS) and policies to support agroecological transitions in these regions. These strategies have the potential to...

Food and biodiversity challenges are deeply interconnected, requiring systems approaches that address these and other interconnected socio-ecological challenges simultaneously. Systems approaches recognize synergies and trade-offs across multiple objectives and stakeholders...

The IPBES Nexus Assessment underscores the urgent need to address the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, water security, and food systems. Recognizing the intricate relationships between these issues,...

The ecological and economic benefits of more mixed farming systems, such as mixed farming and agroforestry should not be ignored. Building resilience into farming systems, now, is of critical importance...

This article explores the urgent need to address land degradation within the framework of planetary boundaries, highlighting its impact on climate, biodiversity, and food security. It discusses how deforestation, urbanization,...

Agroecosystem function is related to the positioning of the agroecosystem and its connectivity relationship with the surrounding landscape. Herein, three methodologies are presented, which allow assessment of the links between...

This study explores the evolving concept of Alternative Food Networks (AFN) over the past two decades, aiming to provide greater conceptual clarity. Employing a three-stage systematic literature review, the analysis...

Small holder farmers, representatives of social movements, Indigenous peoples, and grassroots organizations that lead transitions towards diverse agroecological food systems in more than 30 African countries came together in the...

Manure valorization through on-farm use or market transactions is an ancient and widespread practice in the mixed crop-livestock systems of the semi-arid areas of North Africa. While research has long...

The FAO Agroecology Digest presents a round-up of news, research publications, stories from the field, and multimedia materials (and much more) worldwide. This month, the GERMINATE! column features an article on “Farmer-led...

This article examines the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty and agroecology, contrasting them with the dominant narrative of industrial agriculture focused solely on increased production. While food security emphasizes economic...

This document offers guidance to governments on how to support family farmers by promoting and implementing agroecology and organic agriculture approaches. It highlights a selection of relevant measures and provides...

Islands, as isolated ecosystems, have historically nurtured unique agroecosystems adapted to their specific environmental conditions. These systems reflect the ingenuity of early settlers who developed sustainable farming practices to overcome...

This study examines the Buckets Revolution, an urban agroecological initiative in the Chico Mendes favela, which arose to address critical socio-ecological challenges, including waste management and food insecurity. By applying...

29 January, from 2 to 2:45 PM CET, the Agroecology Coalition will host the Webinar “Agroecology, Nutrition and Health - Unleashing the potential of agroecology to ensure healthy and nutritious...

Offered by the University of Vermont’s Institute for Agroecology, the Certificate of Graduate Study in Agroecology is a 15-credit, fully online or hybrid program designed for graduate students, professionals, and...