This article explores how national policies aimed at promoting food self-sufficiency can also support agroecological transitions, using Mexico as a case study. Mexico’s recent agricultural priorities have shifted towards rainfed...
This article reports on a five-day conference in Murang'a County, Kenya, where civil society groups and farmers from 22 African and European countries gathered to discuss promoting agroecology for enhanced...
This article emphasizes the need for investment in agroecology to establish sustainable food systems in Africa. Agroecology is presented as a holistic approach that encompasses sustainable production methods, minimizes environmental...
This case study compiles a series of in-depth analyses showcasing transformative initiatives in the food systems sector worldwide. Developed through the Coalition for Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA), this collection highlights...
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 “Las...
In fall 2024, three Conferences of Parties (COP) took place on biodiversity, climate, and desertification. As 2025 starts, all attention is focused on COP 30 on climate in Belem, Brazil....
The outcomes of the 2024 Rio Convention COPs underscore the necessity to enhance and utilize synergies among the Conventions. Agroecology is a promising approach that simultaneously contributes to the goals...
Trees play an essential role in rural livelihoods, not only by providing shade or fuel but also by contributing directly to nutrition and food security. In many regions, multipurpose trees...
This article emphasizes that global hunger persists not due to a lack of food, but because of systemic issues such as conflict, poverty, inequality, economic instability, and climate change. Despite...
Tempurejo Regenerative Agroecology Project is a national-wide demo-plot of sustainable agriculture practices as part of conservation and nature restoration under the Eschatological Studio of the Super Mega Project.
Joint webinar co-hosted by the BEATLES project EU, Agroecology is GOOD and PRUDENT project. This event aims to foster dialogue and share insights on advancing sustainable agriculture across Europe, focusing...
On January 10, 2025, Agroecology Europe and the FAO collaborated with delegates from the Oxford Real Farming Conference to discuss how measuring agroecology can support the transition to agroecological practices.
Measuring...
Edie Mukiibi, President of Slow Food, envisions 2025 as a pivotal year for action, advancing agroecological practices and global food system transformation. His leadership emphasizes the critical role of diversity,...
