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As a scientific discipline, agroecology is not prescriptive; it provides no recipes or technical packages. It is based on the local application of basic agroecological principles. FAO’s framework on agroecology is based on the following elements: diversity, co-creation and sharing of knowledge, synergies, efficiency, recycling, resilience, human and social values, culture and food traditions, responsible governance, circular and solidarity economy. The choice of management practices and technologies to achieve agroecology or to move towards an agroecological transition is always location specific, shaped by a given social-ecological context.

The science of agroecology explicitly recognises the value of bottom-up participatory research and knowledge and promotes: (i) bridging formal and informal innovation processes; (ii) combining local knowledge systems and expertise with scientific knowledge; (iii) acknowledging and respecting farmers and food provisioners as owners of knowledge and co-researchers and innovators.

Social capital: the crucial role of women's groups in scaling up agroecology
The leader of the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program Vijay Kumar explains the Social Capital side of the story, and how women’s groups were a central part...
2021
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Inspiring and practical examples for a shared organic vision in Europe
Across Europe, several initiatives are already working towards achieving a shared organic vision. This initiative led by the European branch of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM Organics Europe) showcases...
2021
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Master's Program: Agroecology and Food System specialization at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
The food system is facing enormous challenges. Inequalities, environmental degradation, scarcity, and overabundance characterize the conventional system. Alternative forms of food production and distribution are urgently needed. The Agroecology & Food...
2021
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Agroecology, an Introduction
This course aims at helping you discover what agroecology is, through the complexity of the various approaches that have emerged over the years and in various regions of the world,...
2020
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Eating utopias: Practical proposals from food sovereignty and agroecology
This online course, organized by Ecologistas en Acción will make a tour of different proposals of the peasant movement such as food sovereignty, agroecology or fair trade, paying special attention to...
2020
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Presentation of the results of the research and training program on the Andean agroecological systems
The "Research and Training Programme on Andean Agroecological Systems", in partnership with the McKnight Foundation and the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO, for its acronym in Spanish), aims...
2020
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Organic Farm Knowledge Platform
Organic Farm Knowledge Platform intends to promote productivity and quality in organic farming across Europe by providing access to a wide range of tools and knowledge exchange among farmers, farm...
2020
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Volunteer programme - Polycultuture Project
This volunteering project of the Green School Village is funded by the European Solidarity Corps and is for 6 months (April-September 2020) for 2 young people (age 18-30) to join...
2020
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Online course: Agroecology and the reconstruction of post-COVID-19 agriculture
CELIA and Conciencia Verde organize an online course on Agroecology and the reconstruction of post-COVID-19 agriculture from 8 to 12 June 2020. This course will be held in Spanish and will cover the following...
2020
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MOOC Agroecology
This online course, launched by the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) and the French National Institute of Higher Education in Agricultural Science, Montpellier SupAgro, shows what agroecology is, what the different approaches are...
2020
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Webinar: Public procurement from a right to food perspective
On Thursday, June 25 CERAI  held the fifth and last talk in the series 'Conversations for a post-COVID-19: Sustainable food as a guarantee for the future', with the participation of...
2020
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International Exchange: Women, guardians of sustainable food systems - strategic partnerships for women's empowerment
Following the session Rural Women, Agroecology and Covid-19, the course Formation and Use of Agroecological Notebooks - Africa will take place on 28 July. The session will be public and will...
2020
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Transition to Ecological Agriculture
Every year hundreds of farmers transform their production into ecological agriculture. The transitional period, during which they introduce organic farming techniques on the farm, is what it is known as transition...
2020
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Virtual meeting: StoreWars - Consumer groups and other agroecological revolts in times of emergency
Part of online course Social ecologism in times of emergency, reflections from confinement treating topics as a Sustainable and healthy diet for young and old, Preparing the Day After transformative...
2020
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Amrita Bhoomi Peasant Agroecology Centre
Amrita Bhoomi is a peasant agroecology training centre. It was launched in 2013 by Indian farmers to find solutions to the agrarian and ecological crises in India. The centre is...
2020
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International Diploma in Agroecology for Sustainability
The Autonomous University of Querétaro and the Intercultural University of Veracruz of Mexico, present online an International Diploma in Agroecology for Sustainability, a special edition on post-COVID-19 in the acquisition of...
2020
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Cycle of seminars on COVID-19: “Agroecology for Resilience to Emerging Crises”
The Latin American Scientific Society of Agroecology (SOCLA), as part of the activities of the VIII Latin American Congress of Agroecology, launched the cycle "Agroecology for Resilience to Emerging Crises"...
2020
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Training course on Leadership and Organic Farming on Agroecology
The capacity for leadership is based on talent, vision and commitment, but it also depends on the ability to understand the functioning of sectors and to interact with people in...
2020
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Master in Agroecology: An Approach to Rural Sustainability
The International University of Andalusia, in partnership with UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE ANDALUCIA (UNIA), of Spain, offers a semi-presential Master's Degree in Agroecology: An Approach to Rural Sustainability.  
2020
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Cycle of free micro-courses on sustainable agriculture
The Centro Latinoamericano para el Desarrollo Rural (RIMISP) extension area has organized this first cycle of five micro-courses for this year around the central theme of territorial development. Classes will be...
2020
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