Opportunities, obstacles, and collaborative pathways for sustainable agriculture The African continent faces a number of complex challenges related to food security, climate change, and the degradation of natural resources. In response to these issues, agroecology is emerging as a promising and viable holistic solution that integrates ecological principles into food production systems. In contrast toContinue reading “Agroecology: A viable solution for African challenges?”
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Winners of the agroecology contest now revealed
Following an open call for submissions as part of a special contest, open to all members of the Agroecology TPP Community of Practice (CoP), today the Agroecology TPP Secretariat is delighted to announce the winners, who will participate in-person at the Annual Members Forum meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, on 12-13 March 2024. ???? ???? TheContinue reading “Winners of the agroecology contest now revealed”
Can agroecology break dependence on synthetic fertilizer?
Good soil management benefits climate and biodiversity without reducing yield, experts say As global food production expands to keep pace with a growing population, industrial nitrogen for fertilizer increasingly contributes to both greenhouse gas emissions and pollution of aquatic ecosystems. Agroecology can help tackle both problems by improving soil health while reducing the use ofContinue reading “Can agroecology break dependence on synthetic fertilizer?”
Can agroecology help Somali communities to transition away from aid?
By Michael Hauser, Senior Associate, CIFOR-ICRAF and BOKU University Somalia is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with about half of its population – approximately 8.25 million people – requiring lifesaving humanitarian and protection assistance, being heavily dependent on food aid. Among them, around 4.3 million people face crisis levels of hunger. This situation is furtherContinue reading “Can agroecology help Somali communities to transition away from aid?”
Exploring Horizons: Carbon Market Masterclass recap
Written by Matheus do Nascimento* Last month, we immersed ourselves in a journey of knowledge and in-depth dialog during the long-awaited Carbon Market Masterclass. This initiative was a direct response to the growing demands of our Chapters, who expressed a fervent interest in understanding the intricate web of the carbon market and its impact onContinue reading “Exploring Horizons: Carbon Market Masterclass recap”
All eyes on agroecology as Vietnam embarks on food system transformation journey
Side event showcases application of agroecological principles for long-term food security Vietnam is positioning itself as a food innovation hub for Asia, and is building its reputation as a responsible, transparent, and sustainable food provider in the process. As part of this transformation from agri-food systems based on crop monocultures and separate intensive livestock rearing, sustainedContinue reading “All eyes on agroecology as Vietnam embarks on food system transformation journey”
Agroecology can fix our food systems. Here’s how.
Co-creative approach offers integrated solutions to pressing global challenges We all know there are no silver bullets that can address the confluence of crises that we currently encounter on our planet – hunger, widespread degradation of land and water resources, catastrophic biodiversity loss, and climate change. But agroecology is an approach that tackles these challengesContinue reading “Agroecology can fix our food systems. Here’s how.”
“Choice, not chance”: aligning action for a just agroecological future
Food system transformation was in focus at the Agroecology Theme Day on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly It’s entirely possible to shore up food and nutrition security whilst boosting biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and climate mitigation. As a farming approach inspired by natural ecosystems, agroecology offers a clear pathway for addressing all ofContinue reading ““Choice, not chance”: aligning action for a just agroecological future”
How is agroecology contributing to food system’s transformation?
By Peter Cronkleton Inspired by natural ecosystems, agroecology offers a holistic approach for the sustainable and equitable production of healthy food, and a promising response to land degradation, water pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Agroecology has emerged as a critique of industrial agriculture because of the latter’s environmental consequences, far-reaching social effects marginalizing smallholders,Continue reading “How is agroecology contributing to food system’s transformation?”
Inclusión y justicia: esenciales en una nueva visión para la Tierra en América Latina y El Caribe
*Escrito por Matheus do Nascimento En octubre reciente, los Semilleros GLFx de América Latina, y El Caribe realizaron la última edición de reuniones comunitarias del año 2023 para compartir el progreso de sus actividades en campo, aprendizajes traídos de la experiencia en la Conferencia Híbrida GLF Nairobi, y reflexiones en torno a la inclusión yContinue reading “Inclusión y justicia: esenciales en una nueva visión para la Tierra en América Latina y El Caribe”