Disseminating agroecological principles and practices for restoring biodiversity, enhancing climate adaptation and mitigation, and improving more sustainable food systems

Introduction

The ambition of this project is to promote the merits of agroecology and agroecological principles and practices, currently rather dispersed and heterogeneous in Europe, to European decision-makers, public opinion, and especially to the youth.

Objectives

This project also aims to further amplify the development of agroecology in Europe by:

1. Bringing together all stakeholders to share knowledge, methods, and experiences.
2. Fostering interactions between:
   • EU decision-makers
   • European NGOs
   • Scientists
   • Universities
   • Research institutes
   • Farmers
   • Social movements
   • Citizens
   • Young people

The goal is to build together consistent EU agricultural and food policies for the transition.

Impact on Nature and Biodiversity

Agroecological principles and practices have a direct impact on nature, biodiversity, and climate mitigation and adaptation. This is achieved by:

• Restoring soil life
• Improving organic matter management
• Sequestering carbon in soils
• Developing ecological networks through the redesign of farming and food systems in Europe

Need for Change

If agroecology is context-specific and based on bottom-up approaches, Agroecology Europe believes that there is a need for a change of scale, both vertically and horizontally. This includes:

• Vertical scaling with European and national institutions
• Horizontal scaling with a diversity of stakeholders, including:
  • European NGOs
  • Social actors
  • Young farmers
  • Various geographies

Our association aims at scaling up and out these transition processes by building networks and communities across Europe that share common knowledge and experiences.