CFS paves the way for Policy Recommendations on Agroecology
Agroecology was the lead topic during the 46th Committee of Food Security (CFS) that took place in FAO Headquarters from 14-18 October 2019.
Member states are convinced that Agroecology and other innovative approaches are the way to transform food systems through inclusive dialogues, multilevel and multidisciplinary approaches. Besides, they agree that it is necessary to invest in research in order to consolidate Agroecology.
European agriculture should develop towards agroecology according to EESC
A report elaborated by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for an action plan for agroecology.This report encourages the European Union to put greater emphasis on short supply chains and on agroecology in farming in order to preserve its agriculture and make it more resilient to new challenges, such as climate change.
A project carried out by FAO Morocco integrates an agro-ecological vision by improving the sustainable management of five oasis systems in Morocco. The valorization of local products through organic farming certification and labeling the territories as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) were some of the highlighted results.
Around 150 participants discussed in the national workshop organized by FAO and the National Climate Smart Agriculture Center on 29 August the challenges, opportunities and recommendations for promoting agroecology among others in Myanmar.
Different FAO Divisions organized jointly a regional workshop in Bangkok on 24-26 September to introduce the Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE).
Agroecology: Key to agricultural resilience and ecosystem recovery
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) calls for an increase in awareness among decision-makers of the significant potential of agroecology to tackle challenges related to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Applying the Aboveground-Belowground Interaction Concept in Agriculture
This paper presents an innovative way to manage biodiversity interactions for enhanced and sustained provision of ecosystem services that could significantly contribute to agroecological transitions.
The guide highlights the challenges and emerging opportunities that arise when designing mapping processes to advance agroecology and food sovereignty.
This technological platform allows the mapping and exchange of agroecological experiences in order to strengthen and create new collaborative networks.
Eleventh Brazilian conference on Agroecology in Sergipe, 4-7 November
The conference brings together academic institutions and civil society with the demands of family farming to think of the value of Agroecology as a science.
Agroecology for Climate resilience in Ethiopia, 5-6 November
This regional conference on policy dialogue advances agroecology as the most relevant approach for agriculture resilience and reducing risks to farmers.
Fifth West African Organic Conference in Ghana, 12-15 Nov
The conference aims to obtain support among policymakers, organic stakeholders and consumers by tackling a wide range of issues like research, technologies and market.
This course, organized by Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), prepares you to meet the standards of the organic market for cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, turmeric, and ginger.
