Nourishing the world sustainably scaling up agroecology

Explain what is agroecology and bring forward the key roles of agroecology.This document brings a presentation of agroecology: principles, practices, attributes of agroecology It also presents other farming methods to do sustainable agriculture. After a general presentation, agroecology is linked to climate resilience, food security, innovations At least, thanks to three case studies, this document describes ways to scale up agroecology.

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Title  Nourishing the world sustainably scaling up agroecology
Description Explain what is agroecology and bring forward the key roles of agroecology.This document brings a presentation of agroecology: principles, practices, attributes of agroecology It also presents other farming methods to do sustainable agriculture. After a general presentation, agroecology is linked to climate resilience, food security, innovations At least, thanks to three case studies, this document describes ways to scale up agroecology.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Seed management
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
  • Water management
  • Collaboration
  • Equity
  • Supportive policies
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroecological transition
  • Agroforestry
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Organic agriculture
  • System of rice intensification
  • Allelopathy
  • Biological control
  • Compost
  • Integrated pest management
  • Waste management
  • Seed bank
  • Biomass
  • Cover crop
  • Soil biological activity
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil health
  • Soil quality
  • Family farming
  • Income
  • Production costs
  • Human health
  • Nutrient
  • Certification
  • Food security
  • Biodiversity
  • Intercropping
  • Climate change
  • Drought
  • Renewable energy
  • Land rights
  • Water management
  • Cooperative
  • Equity
  • Enabling policy
  • Heritage
  • Local knowledge
  • Traditional knowledge
Contributing organisations Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
Author Dr Miguel Altieri, Andrew Kang Bartlett, Carolin Callenius, Christine Campeau, Kristen Elsasser, Paul Hagerman, Gary Kenny, Kato Lambrechts, Wilfred Miga, Jose Pablo Prado, Peter Prove, Nadia Saracini, and Karin Ulmer
Year 2012
Type of document
Language English
Country Latin America
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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