

Agroecology
The CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology is a transdisciplinary, participatory, and action-oriented approach aimed at enhancing food system resilience, equity, and sustainability.
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To manage well, we need to measure
A total of 140 people participated in the webinar titled “Advancing Agrobiodiversity: Metrics, Innovations, and Perspectives for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.” The event was organized by the CGIAR Initiatives on Agroecology and on Foresight to discuss the importance of integrating ecological and socio-economic factors into system modeling. The webinar also aimed at exploring the opportunities, gaps, and challenges in this area. -
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Exploring the potential of transitioning to an aquatic food system in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India
In Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India, the Initiative has been studying the integration of aquatic food systems into existing agroecological farming systems, considering that aquatic food is known for being nutrient-dense and commercially sustainable. -
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From the Agroecology Initiative to the Multifunctional Landscapes Program: A Partner Forum
When over 100 participants gathered in early December 2024 online to reflect on three years of collaborative research, Marcela Quintero, leader of the Agroecology Initiative, emphasized the significance of the forum during this pivotal moment of transition to a broader and more ambitious program. “Let’s build on our incredible achievements of the past three years!” said Quintero.
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Agrobiodiversity Zones - Peru's flagship initiative at COP-16
CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology22.12.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Authors: Marleni Ramirez, Sarah Jones, Natalia Estrada Carmona, Cristina Quintana and Elizabeth Fern…
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From fields to forums, engagements with youths in Agroecology transition
CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology21.12.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Authors: Meghajit Sharma Shijagurumayum, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Arunima Hak…
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From the Agroecology Initiative to the Multifunctional Landscapes Program: A Partner Forum
CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology20.12.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
When over 100 participants gathered in early December 2024 online to reflect on three years…
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Research activities
Partners
The CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology has a wide array of multidisciplinary partners, including eight CGIAR Centers, three international research organizations and various national and local partner organizations in the target countries. The Initiative was conceived within, contributes to, and learns from the Transformative Partnership Platform on Agroecology (TPP), which convenes multiple stakeholders from civil society, agricultural research, rural advisory and development sectors. The Initiative cooperates with key partners for scaling and impact including the TPP, GIZ, Biovision and national institutions.
This research is being implemented by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and other specialists from across CGIAR, the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and various national and local partner organizations in the target countries. Learn more about our partners.