Based on the lessons learnt from farming systems research, pursuant to the goals of sustainable development, the topics covered and policy recommendations provided in this brief are relevant to agricultural...

Agroecology aims to comprehensively transform food and farming systems in all dimensions, from production to distribution and consumption as well as governance. The aim is to achieve greater environmental and societal...

This Policy Briefing is based on research carried out by Practical Action and the Biovision Foundation in 2023 and 2024 that explored consumer food preferences and investigated Kenyan initiatives that...

Food systems transformation in the Asia-Pacific depends on disseminating and mainstreaming new approaches that foster sustainable agriculture. One such approach is agroecology. In the Asia-Pacific region, several agroecological practices –...

This brief uncovers the transformative insights of the AgroEco2050 foresight study, carried out by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS), Department of Agriculture of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the French Agricultural...

Across Africa, a diverse range of initiatives, from cashew plantations in Burkina Faso to wildlife conservancies in Namibia, aim to tackle land degradation while improving livelihoods. A recent study by...

The growing call for a shift from conventional agriculture to more sustainable alternatives often highlights agroecology for its potential to enhance soil health, agrobiodiversity, food sovereignty, and ecosystem regeneration. However,...

“The massification of agroecology is linked to increased cooperation within our areas, to the debate on the organisation of food and agroecological production chains, so that each region of Brazil,...

In recent years, discussions on food systems have shifted toward fairness, resilience, and ecological balance. Despite high global agricultural output, food insecurity persists due to systemic barriers in access rather...

This article explores the 2024 agroecology booklet published by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). It emphasizes the transformative potential of agroecology in addressing food insecurity, climate change,...

This working paper provides an in-depth analysis of agroecology's effectiveness through the application of the FAO Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE) in Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Madagascar under the...

Unsustainable food systems are the leading threat to both nature and human health, but transforming these systems presents an opportunity to address multiple global crises. Food systems transformation is increasingly...

Agroecology, with its holistic integration of science, social movements, and farming practices, is pivotal for sustainable food systems. However, defining and measuring agroecological performance remains a challenge. This study presents...

This article highlights Vietnam's commitment to transforming its food systems by prioritizing agroecology. The approach integrates ecological practices, local and scientific knowledge, and sustainable agriculture to ensure long-term food security...

Agroecology is identified as an important solution to increase the sustainability of agricultural and food systems. Despite the increasing number of publications assessing the socio-economic outcomes of agroecology, very few...

This article highlights sub-national agroecology initiatives in Sicily (Italy), Catalonia (Spain), and Murang’a County (Kenya) and how each region integrates agroecological principles to address climate challenges, biodiversity loss, and sustainable...

Knowledge sharing and co-creation for application offer pathways for the multidimensional challenges of food systems in West Africa which are to date still largely underexplored. They have the potential for...

This paper seeks to elucidate some reflections and recommendations aimed at G20 decision-makers and negotiators based on discussions from two side events held during the Brazilian presidency on thefocus on Global...

Promoting agroecology means not only focusing on cultivated species and livestock but also accounting for wild biodiversity affected by farm management practices. During the EGU2024 event in Vienna, a key...

This article explores agroecology as a transformative approach to addressing global food systems' challenges, including hunger, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Agroecology integrates local and scientific knowledge, focusing...