Cultivating change with agroecology and organic agriculture in the tropics

This publication examines the urgent need to transform food systems in the tropics through agroecology and organic agriculture. It discusses the environmental, social, and economic limitations of conventional agricultural systems and highlights how agroecological and organic approaches can improve food security, biodiversity, climate resilience, soil health, and rural livelihoods. Drawing on scientific evidence and practical experiences, the publication outlines key actions to accelerate the transition, including supportive policies, equitable access to resources, farmer empowerment, market development, knowledge co-creation, and participatory research. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and organizations working towards sustainable and resilient food systems.

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Title Cultivating change with agroecology and organic agriculture in the tropics
Description This publication examines the urgent need to transform food systems in the tropics through agroecology and organic agriculture. It discusses the environmental, social, and economic limitations of conventional agricultural systems and highlights how agroecological and organic approaches can improve food security, biodiversity, climate resilience, soil health, and rural livelihoods. Drawing on scientific evidence and practical experiences, the publication outlines key actions to accelerate the transition, including supportive policies, equitable access to resources, farmer empowerment, market development, knowledge co-creation, and participatory research. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and organizations working towards sustainable and resilient food systems.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Supportive policies
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Organic agriculture
  • Sustainable yield
  • Local food system
  • Biodiversity protection
  • Responsible gouvernance
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Author T. Abdoulaye, N. Adamtey, C. Altenbuchner, D. M. Amudavi, C. Andres, T. Y. Annang, L. Armengot, I. K. Asante, J. Bandanaa, P. Barbieri, L. Baumgart, D. Bautze, M. J. Beltran, A. Beye, G. S. Bhullar, L. Biber-Freudenberger, J. Blockeel, N. Bodenhausen, C. Borgemeister, P. Bottazzi, J. Brüggemann, E. K. Bünemann, G. Cadisch, P. Calizaya, H. Cicek, Y. Cifuentes, J. Clottey, J. G. Cobo, R. Dabire, L. Dietemann, I. S. Egyir, N. El-Hage Scialabba, K. H. Erb, P. Ferrand, K. K. M. Fiaboe, A. Fliessbach, D. Forster, E. Frossard, M. Fuchs, A. Gattinger, S. P. Glaeser, L. Glin, E. Goldmann, B. Graeub, C. Grovermann, M. Hai, A. Heidenreich, P. Hoi, B. Huber, S. Huber, J. Irungu, A. Isensee, J. Jacobi, F. Kabi, I. Kadzere, J. W. Kamau, I. Kampermann, E. Karanja, P. Klocke, H. M. Krause, J. Landert, G Lazzarini, F. Leiber, M. Lori, P. Maeder, L. S. Mandloi, M. Mapili, F. Matheri, M. M. Messmer, J. Milz, U. B. Morawetz, M. Mucheru-Muna, A. Muller, A. Muriuki, M. W. Musyoka, E. Mwangi, J. Ndungu, C. Ngamau, G. Nicolay, W. Niether, U. Niggli, J. G. Ono-Raphel, D. Perez-Neira, M. PillcoMariscal, M. Portmann, R. S. Poswal, C. Rees, A. S. Riar, S. Rist, J. Ruegg, G. Sabir, C. Schader, H. Schmalz, E. Schmid, M. Schneider, U. Schneidewind, P. Schreinemachers, R. Sendhil, X. Simon, F. Sissoko, P. Smith, B. R. Ssebunya, T. Stellmacher, M. Stolze, C. M. Tanga, L. Tamm, P. Van Asten, B. Vanlauwe, R. Verma, C. von Arb, S. Weidmann, J. Wesonga, C. Whitney, T. Wossen, N. Yen, and C. Zundel.
Year 2024
Type of document Policy guidance
Language English
Country Others
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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