Agroecology is rapidly transforming the framework of agricultural policies in France, moving from a niche concept to a central pillar of national and regional strategies. This insightful report explores how...
Focusing on connections between living organisms, nature, rural communities, and various actors in the food chain, the 2023 Agroecology Europe Forum was co-hosted by the Hungarian Agroecology Network Association on...
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,...
In Canada and around the world, agroecology emerges as a crucial response to contemporary challenges in agriculture. This article explores the fundamental principles of agroecology, its current state in Canada,...
Efforts to transform food systems globally have placed increasing emphasis on agroecology and organic agriculture as potential solutions for achieving sustainable development goals. These practices are recognized for their benefits...
The recent global fertiliser crisis has unveiled the precarious state of our agri-food systems, heavily reliant on conventional fertiliser inputs. This crisis exposes vulnerabilities stemming from overdependence on specific sources,...
During the World Food Day ceremony, the government of Brazil announced two new strategic plans, the National Food Supply Plan "Alimento no Prato" (Food on the plate – Planaab) and...
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...
This article highlights the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa's (AFSA) call at COP29 for the promotion of agroecology and increased climate adaptation finance for Africa. AFSA emphasizes the need...
This article discusses Brazil's National Articulation of Agroecology (ANA) and its shift to advocating for agroecology policies at the local level following political challenges.
It highlights ANA's strategies, such as mapping...
At a critical juncture for global food systems, a recent event in Brussels spotlighted the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and biodiversity in agriculture. The discussions underscored the need for...
Intercropping has garnered renewed attention in Europe as an agroecological practice to enhance environmental sustainability. Interest in plant-based proteins by increasing human consumption of legumes is gaining traction. Legume-cereal intercropping...
This article highlights the transformative agroecological journey of Murang’a County in Kenya. The county has adopted a groundbreaking policy framework aimed at promoting agroecology, a farming approach that integrates ecological...
Working towards sustainable soil protection and rehabilitation, the Global Programme Soil Protection and Soil Rehabilitation for Food Security (ProSoil) aims to promote sustainable land use in selected partner countries, including...
Agroecology is built on co-creation, combining local knowledge and scientific insights to foster sustainable and inclusive food systems. Unlike top-down approaches that rely on standardized solutions, agroecology prioritizes mutual learning...
Global food production faces challenges in balancing the need for increased yields with environmental sustainability.This study presents a six-year field experiment in the North China Plain, demonstrating the benefits of...
In the mountainous landscapes of Trentino, Italy, Capra Punk stands out as a small goat farm embodying the principles of agroecology. However, despite notable progress, the farm faces significant hurdles...
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...
The newly launched IPBES Nexus Report sheds light on the intricate connections between biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change. It highlights how these global challenges are deeply interlinked, often...
This article explores how enhancing women's roles in livestock production can significantly contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 5, which aims at achieving gender equality and empowering women. In developing countries,...
