The UN General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, following a resolution proposed by the United States and supported by the FAO. This initiative aims to highlight the crucial role of women farmers in food security, nutrition, and poverty eradication, and to address the...

Ce rapport de recherche de la Confédération Nationale des Organisations Paysannes de Guinée (CNOP-G) présente les résultats d’une étude menée dans différentes régions de Guinée en 2021 afin d’explorer les avancées et les défis en matière de droit des femmes à la terre dans le cadre des systèmes fonciers coutumiers. La...

In the Churia region of Nepal, a watershed area with severe land degradation exacerbated by the effects of climate change, Gita Adikhari and her fellow community members are learning more effective and environmentally friendly agricultural techniques through an FAO Farmer Field School, financed by the Green Climate Fund

This first video of the series, "Women’s Organizations – Cultivating Collaboration”, witness the transformative impact of women-led initiatives on local communities in India which are of great importance when promoting agroecological practices. Through farming projects, cooperatives, and agroecological training programs, women are fostering resilience and solidarity, strengthening the fabric of...

This first video of the series, "Women’s Organizations – Cultivating Collaboration”, witness the transformative impact of women-led initiatives on local communities in India which are of great importance when promoting agroecological practices. Through farming projects, cooperatives, and agroecological training programs, women are fostering resilience and solidarity, strengthening the fabric of...

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 of three women, Rachel Carson, Vandana Shiva, and Ana Primavesi, at the forefront of the agroecological fight and how despite...

Overcoming structural gender inequalities and barriers is fundamental for climate-resilient development. Inclusive and gender-responsive social protection and agrifood systems can provide access to resources, services, and economic opportunities for women and girls to build their resilience in the face of climate change.  This article advocates and proposes long term investment in social...

Agribusiness startups are reshaping India’s agricultural sector, fostering a strong entrepreneurial mindset. This growing interest, alongside advancements in digital technology, has spurred rapid expansion in the sector’s technology and digital solutions ecosystem. Technologies like big data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and various digital platforms play a crucial...

The forestry, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture sectors are critical for sustaining rural livelihoods and achieving food and nutrition security around the world. Yet, these sectors are marred by significant gender and social inequalities. This review examines gender gaps in these sectors and what has worked to reduce inequalities. We show...

Social norms and institutions play a critical role in the production and adoption of improved seeds by shaping the behaviors and expectations of individuals and communities involved in agriculture. Gender inequity, prevailing myths, and misinformation about improved rice seeds dissuade farmers from adopting them and limit women's access to seeds....

Many countries are promoting aquaculture as one of the prime drivers of the rural economy and the employment of women and youth. However, the industry is criticized for inadequately representing the needs of workers. Most African countries have shown a willingness to advance industry goals through domestic programme planning and...

“Women’s Knowledge - Seeds of Wisdom" is this second video in a three-part series entitled “Women and Agroecology,” which looks at the contributions of women to sustainable agricultural practices. In Gokwe, in northern Zimbabwe, farmers have been instrumental in shaping nature positive and agroecological practices  for generations. Through their dedication and...

Cet article mobilise des mots en écriture inclusive car le sujet d’étude porte sur le genre dans le monde agricole. Cela permet ainsi de rendre les néo-paysannes plus visibles dans cette recherche. Au vu des enjeux environnementaux actuels tels que le changement climatique, l’effondrement de la biodiversité ou encore la dégradation...

Inequalities by gender and intersecting sources of social differentiation in access to resources, exercise of agency, and desirable outcomes persist in agri-food systems in low- and middle income countries. Despite decades of development and theoretical assessment efforts calling for multiscale approaches to addressing inequalities in agri-food systems, common approaches remain specific to...

Faced with incomplete and imperfect information, economic actors rely predominantly on perceptions and often base decisions on heuristics prone to bias. Gender bias in perceptions favoring men has been found in a variety of settings and may be an important reason why some sectors remain dominated by men and gender...

Le Projet de Transition Agroécologique dans les Zones Cotonnières du Bénin (TAZCO 2) a pour principal objectif d’améliorer de façon durable les revenus des exploitations et des rendements agricoles dans les systèmes à base coton, par la restauration et l’amélioration de la fertilité des sols, grâce à l’adoption de pratiques...

Many policy makers and academics striving for more gender equality consider joint property rights as preferable over sole rights, since the latter often discriminate against women. Several governments in low-, middle- and high-income countries have therefore imposed joint rights through modifications of statutory law or mandatory joint property registration. We...

Les néo-paysan.ne.s représenteraient chaque année environ 30 % des installations agricoles (Allens et Leclair, 2016). La moitié de mon échantillon n’est pas originaire du milieu agricole et certain.e.s paysan.ne.s se considèrent comme des « néoruraux/néopaysan.ne.s » même au bout de dix ans d’installation. Pour certain.e.s de ces « néo-paysan.ne.s », les campagnes souffriraient d’un manque...

The gender-responsive nutrition training conducted by CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative (HER+) has yielded promising results. It has begun to dismantle social norms that hinder food access and consumption, paving the way for a more inclusive and healthier future. The training has successfully engaged men and private and public sector partners, emphasizing...

Women's leadership is increasingly considered critical for achieving climate-resilient agrifood systems. Numerous initiatives and policies highlight the business case for women's leadership to deliver a range of positive social, economic and environmental outcomes. In this Perspective, we examine the business case, finding uneven evidence linking women's leadership to increased resilience to...