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Virtual discussion: ‘’Introduction to Political agroecology’’ on 31 March 2022
On March 31, 2022, a virtual discussion will be held for the presentation of the book ''Introduction to Political Agroecology''. The discussant will include Georgina Catacora-Vargas, Victor Toledo, Manuel Gonzalez de Molina, Paulo Petersen, Francisco Garrido...
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Month of agroecology: ''Agroecology for Healthier Diets and Sustainable Food System'', from 17 October to 18 November 2022
In order to meet the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving biodiversity, and improving animal welfare, public health, and the rights of farmers, while ensuring food security and sovereignty,...
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Webinar: ‘’Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) programme" on 27 October, from 10:00 to 16:30 (CEST)
2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the FAO GIAHS Programme. FAO launched the GIAHS initiative at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Since its inception, the...
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Have your say! Agroecology and Farmer Field School Survey
FAO, in collaboration with partners at IFAD, CIRAD and AVSF launched a stocktaking on agroecology in Farmer Field Schools (FFS), to better understand the ongoing and key role played by the FFS...
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Webinar: ‘’CGIAR Agroecological Transitions research program’’ on 20 October 2022, from 8.00 to 9.30 a.m., New York time, UTC-4
The Transformative Partnership Platformon Agroecology (TPP) together with Alliance Bioversity International (CIAT), CIFOR-ICRAF, and the Gund Institute - University of Vermont, is hosting an open webinar on 'Driving the Agroecological...
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World Pulses Day 2022 “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems” on 10 February 2022
World Pulses Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses and their contribution to sustainable food systems and a world without hunger. The 2022 World Pulses Day’s...
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Hybrid webinar: Agroecology dialogue “Agroecology as a response to agri-input scarcity”, on 29 September 2022, from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm CEST
This third dialogue of the Agroecology Dialogue Series, an initiative of FAO and Biovision foundation, in support of the Agroecology Coalition, will reflect on the current global food crisis and...
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DST-ICRISAT Consultative National Workshop on ‘’ Harnessing the Potential of Natural Farming (Regenerative Agriculture) as a Low-Emission Development Pathway for Improved Resilience, Soil Health, Livelihoods and Nutrition in India” From 15 to 17 September
Growing climate crisis, continuous cropping tends to deplete soil nutrient reserves that requires replenishment with essential macro and micronutrients along with nutrient recycling of livestock-based systems to enhance plant nutrition...
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Hybrid Event: Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production (GPC) on “Innovation, Efficiency and Resilience”, from 2 to 4 November 2022, Rome, Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing the Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production (GPC) with the theme “Innovation, Efficiency and Resilience”, on 2-4 November...
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Webinar: ‘’#IGrowYourFood in 2022!’’ on 18 August, 14:00 CEST
The international action day is back! On 14 September, organic and agroecological farmers around the world will take to social media to share their work, the challenges they face, and...
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The First African Agroecological Entrepreneurship & Territorial Markets Convening on 24 – 26 May 2022
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is hosting a convening to build a shared vision for the growth of African agroecological entrepreneurs and territorial markets centred on equitable...
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FAO at COP15 'Pollinator protection: strengthening policies, knowledge exchange and engagement'
In 2000, the International Pollinator Initiative (IPI) was established (COP decision V/5, section II) at the Fifth Conference of Parties (COP V) as a cross-cutting initiative to promote the sustainable...
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‘’Agroforestry, feminism and agroecology: interweaving women's knowledge and practices’’ on 26 April 2022
How to build women and a feminist community in agroforestry? - This is one of the questions that motivate the sharing of experiences and knowledge of women who do agroforestry...
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AVACLIM webinar series: ‘’Feminism & Agroecology’’ on Friday 12th August between 14:00 and 17:00 CET
It is our pleasure to announce the first of the AVACLIM webinar series that will take place on Friday 12th August between 14:00 and 17:00 CET. Moderated by Laeticia Jalil, the webinar will provide opportunities...
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Global Survey: ''Agroforestry Capacity Needs Assessment'' with deadline on 15 September 2022
Agroforestry is gaining increased attention within global policy processes and has been promoted as a strategy for working towards better food security, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and livelihood resilience....
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Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow: Celebrating the contribution of Africa’s peasant and indigenous women to sustainable food systems - A dialogue with the African Women’s Collaborative for Healthy Food Systems on 9 March 2022
The FAO Africa Gender Team is pleased to invite you to this year's virtual International Women's Day celebration, which will be taking place on 9 March, from 10:00-11:30 AM GMT....
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Webinar: “How to concretely use the oasis indicator system to assess the progress of farms in their agroecological transition”, on 14 December, from 19:00 to 20:00, CET
Agroecology is the transition path towards more sustainability in agriculture and the agri-food chain. In particular, it is a more autonomous, more profitable and ecological agricultural system. It is also...
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Webinar: Regional Dialogue on Family Farming in Latin America and the Caribbean, on August 30 2022 at 11:00 am CLST
“Enhancing the role of family farming towards more efficient, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient agri-food systems in response to crises in Latin America and the Caribbean”   Within the framework of the Global...
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Webinar: Agroecology TPP's Community of Practice Activation Workshop on 13 September 2022 at 3pm CEST
The Transformative Partnership Platform on Agroecology (Agroecology TPP) is delighted to launch its very first Community of Practice (CoP) Activation Workshop, which will take place on 13 September at 3...
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High-Level Breakfast on Soil Biodiversity: Launch of the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory
Despite the substantial progress made in spreading the knowledge about soil biodiversity and its functions, only around 1% of soil organisms have been identified so far. Moreover, soil biodiversity loss...
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