This discussion paper explains why agroecology has to be the underlying paradigm for sustainable food production and provides clear recommendations for changes in policy, research and practice. […]
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The UN Secretary-General’s recent report on agricultural technology for development makes an unequivocal case for sustainable and resilient agricultural and food systems in order achieve the goal of ending hunger and poverty. […] This paper calls for serious scaling up of agroecology and provides indicators and policy recommendations to support decision-makers in moving forward on this. […] A new report emphasizes the central role seeds play in ensuring global food security in the face of climate change and provides critical recommendations on how to revive seed diversity and related farmers’ knowledge. […] Global insitutions conclude that smallholders are key in transforming world agriculture to ensure global food security and environmental sustainability. They call for strong political will to implement the necessary policies and investments. […] This paper argues that agroecologically managed systems are best placed to cope with future challenges because they exhibit high levels of diversity and resilience while delivering reasonable yields and ecosystem functions. […] The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food explores how agroecology can result in modes of production that are more resilient, highly productive and sustainable, contributing to poverty alleviation and the realization of the right to food. […] Food and nutrition security must be developed in a sustainable way, and the status quo as exemplified by conventional forms of agriculture is no longer viable. […] This opinion piece argues that if we are going to feed the world, then we need to shift focus away from industrial agriculture, towards other, better options, such as agroecology. […] UNCTAD’s Trade and Environment Review 2013 recommends a rapid and significant shift away from conventional, monoculture-based, input-dependent agriculture, towards mosaics of sustainable regenerative production systems. […] |
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