The urgency of reversing environmental degradation calls for a transformation of food production systems, and agroecology is emerging as a key approach for driving sustainable change. However, evaluating the extent...
This article discusses the significant benefits of agroforestry systems for both farmers and the environment. For farmers, agroforestry offers diversified income streams through various products like timber and fruits, access to...
In this video, Yurdi Yasmi, Director of the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division, invites us to recognize the importance of bees and all other pollinators this World Bee Day...
The International Summer School is a collaboration between Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)'s research group Geography of Food and the Research Institutes of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
In this International Summer School, you will learn about various perspectives...
Pulses are more than just a nutritious food source, they are a key ally in sustainable agriculture. Rich in protein and essential nutrients, legumes like beans, lentils, and chickpeas not...
Alongside butterflies, bats, beetles, some mammals and birds, bees are the tireless workers that sustain the crops and wild plants that feed us, protect biodiversity, and keep our agrifood systems...
Si è svolta ad Agrigento dal 17 al 20 giugno 2025 la prima edizione del Congresso di Agroecologia del Mediterraneo (AEMED 2025), un evento che ha riunito oltre 450 partecipanti...
Perú, un país que ha albergado antiguas civilizaciones como los Incas y los Moches y una de las cadenas montañosas más importantes del mundo, los Andes, ha sido desde tiempos...
Strengthening evidence for agroecology is crucial in addressing today’s global challenges, yet the voices of those at the forefront—small-scale farmers, grassroots organizations, and local communities—often go unheard. The Agroecology Fund...
The article explores the deep interconnection between forest conservation and community well-being in Benin. It emphasizes how local initiatives are revitalizing both ecological systems and cultural traditions.
In Benin, forests are...
African smallholder farming systems are complex, diverse and locally adapted, but guidance is lacking on how farmers can make informed choices of the type of organic inputs to suit their...
The prevalence of crop insect pests, which damage crops and reduce their yield, is increasing globally owing to changes in climate and land use, posing a threat to food security....
This article outlines ten compelling reasons to support agroecology, emphasizing its role in transforming food systems to be more sustainable, equitable, and resilient:
1. Agroecology strives for the transformation of food systems...
Around the world, enough food is produced daily to feed everyone, yet millions go hungry. A third of all food ends up in landfills and diet-related diseases are on the...
Knowledge co-creation is a central principle in agroecology and agroecological transitions. Researchers and practitioners engaging in actions to support and enhance biodiversity, maximise use of local resources, improve livelihoods, strengthen...
What could an agroecological future look like, if agroecology went to scale?
What would be the implications - on economic growth, and social inequalities? Or on employment? And what would landscapes...
This article reports on Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent inspection tour in southwest China's Guizhou Province, where he emphasized the importance of adhering to high-quality development and deepening reform and...
As the Decade of Action on Nutrition nears its conclusion, the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris (March 2025) will highlight the urgent need for agricultural transformation to ensure...
The CGIAR Agroecology Initiative (AE-I) is making strides in supporting smallholder farmers in Kenya, particularly in Kiambu and Makueni counties. Through collaborative partnerships, AE-I has helped farmers transition to sustainable,...
