Agroecology and Sustainable Development

Understanding the cornerstones of agroecology€ requires a sustained and significant collective effort, comparable to the efforts that went into conquering space. (...) Without doubt, the future of humanity depends far greater on this research than any programme looking at IT, electronics or telecommunications.€This report will primarily focus on agroecology projects and the views of partners in the Global South, projects and partners supported by Secours Catholique-Caritas Europe (SCCF). The wide range of practices are tailored to providing local solutions for sustainable agriculture in myriad different regions. All the initiatives are built on the principles of empowerment, action, resilience and integration of the social dimension. These characteristics stem from the desire to see a profound change in our food and agriculture systems, moving towards diversified agroecological systems.

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Title Agroecology and Sustainable Development
Description Understanding the cornerstones of agroecology€ requires a sustained and significant collective effort, comparable to the efforts that went into conquering space. (...) Without doubt, the future of humanity depends far greater on this research than any programme looking at IT, electronics or telecommunications.€This report will primarily focus on agroecology projects and the views of partners in the Global South, projects and partners supported by Secours Catholique-Caritas Europe (SCCF). The wide range of practices are tailored to providing local solutions for sustainable agriculture in myriad different regions. All the initiatives are built on the principles of empowerment, action, resilience and integration of the social dimension. These characteristics stem from the desire to see a profound change in our food and agriculture systems, moving towards diversified agroecological systems.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Animal health
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
  • Collaboration
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Animal wellbeing
  • Compost
  • Organic manure
  • Biomass
  • Crop rotation
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil protection
  • Soil quality
  • Family farming
  • Income
  • Human health
  • Certification
  • Food security
  • Biodiversity
  • Environmental protection
  • Habitat
  • Adaptation to climate change
  • Climate change
  • Drought
  • Vulnerability
  • Land rights
  • Cooperative
  • Participatory approach
  • Beliefs
  • Wellbeing
  • Local knowledge
Contributing organisations  International Action and Advocacy Department (DAPI) of Secours Catholique-Caritas France
Author Jean Vettraino with support from Jean-Noà«l Menard and Vincent Minouflet
Year 2017
Type of document Report
Language English
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Country Global
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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