Transformative approaches to agroecology at the landscape level

The document explores agroecology in Laos, focusing on challenges of adoption in diverse upland contexts. It contrasts unsustainable farming with ecological alternatives and uses village case studies to show how participatory, landscape-level planning can support resilient farming. The key message highlights local ownership and continuous learning in the transition process.

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Title Transformative approaches to agroecology at the landscape level
Description The document explores agroecology in Laos, focusing on challenges of adoption in diverse upland contexts. It contrasts unsustainable farming with ecological alternatives and uses village case studies to show how participatory, landscape-level planning can support resilient farming. The key message highlights local ownership and continuous learning in the transition process.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Soil health
  • Sustainable food system
  • Natural resources governance
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroecological transition
  • Agroforestry
  • Permaculture
  • Biomass
  • Monocrop
  • Ecological intensification
  • Landscape approach
Contributing organisations CIRAD, DALaM, NUDP, EU, AFD
Author Jean-Christophe Castella, Pascal Lienhard, Sisavath Phimmasone, Soulikone Chaivanhna, Guillaume Lestrelin and Chanthasone Khamxaykhay
Year 2016
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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