The objective of this White Paper is to identify pivotal themes and present transformative multidimensional solutions and areas of intervention for current and future UNDP engagement. It was produced by...
The Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry(CIFOR-ICRAF) Measuring Agroecology Performance (MAP) project assessed the performance of agroecology within the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)’s ProSilience project in four African countries –...
Indigenous peoples' movements are critical to scale up agroecology. As guardians of biodiversity and ancestral knowledge, Indigenous peoples' struggles in defense of their territories and rights converge with key principles...
Nowadays and historically, women are protagonists of conflicts in rural areas, and they help build a biodiverse present and future, with climate justice and food sovereignty.
This document depicts the stories...
In areas where horticulture at the urban-rural interface faces tensions due to agrochemical use, a cluster of agroecological production systems has emerged in General Pueyrredon (Buenos Aires, Argentina). These systems,...
This book is based on an 8-part webinar series conducted by AFSA through the Healthy Soil Healthy Food Initiative. This series covered a range of agroecological methods that foster healthy...
On the 23rd of November 2023, the "Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management in Mongolia" (STREAM) project, funded by the European Union, and implemented by FAO and GIZ have co-organized...
Global challenges like food insecurity, land degradation, and climate change demand bold, interconnected solutions. Recent insights from key reports reveal both the urgency of these issues and the opportunities to...
Seed systems are at the heart of resilient and sustainable agriculture, forming the foundation of biodiversity and food sovereignty. However, they face growing challenges from regulatory restrictions, commercial pressures, and...
This report presents the results of the GEA pilot phase. The purpose is to share the methodological learnings and present the cases produced by the partners who generously volunteered their...
Agroecological practices are increasingly recognized for their ability to enhance resilience and reduce environmental impacts in tropical farming systems. However, their uptake and effects remain less explored in temperate, industrialized...
This report provides guiding principles and actionable recommendations for policymakers to improve Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) in urban and peri-urban areas by reorienting their food systems towards better nutrition,...
This comprehensive policy brief advocates for transformative policies that integrate agroecology into climate strategies. As Africa faces unprecedented climate challenges, this brief underscores the urgency of transitioning from high-emission industrial...
Agroecology in Zimbabwe is gaining momentum thanks to the grassroots leadership of farmers like Nelson Mudzingwa, who transformed his land into a thriving ecosystem using sustainable practices. His journey began...
In recent weeks, the streets of European cities have echoed with the clamor of farmers’ protests. From the Brandenburg Gate in Germany to the boulevards of Paris, farmers have taken...
In Ethiopia, smallholder farmers play a crucial role in food production, yet there is limited comprehensive data on how agroecology contributes to sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. A...
It is imperative that farmers, technicians and decision-makers at local, national, regional and global levels understand how significant the environment for the survival of humankind is. Agricultural production and soils...
This series focuses on ultra-processed food (UPF) on the African continent and explores the impacts of shifting dietary patterns, with increasing reliance on low-cost, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) globally, and in...
If agroecology is to gain ground, young people must be educated and inspired. Not enough development initiatives target youth, and it is often said that young people are not interested in...
This research on "Agroecological Pathways to Healthy Diets" was carried out as part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing food system resilience and nutrition in Vihiga County, Kenya. The...
