Agroecology News

Based on traditional knowledge, agroecology is a sustainable and productive agriculture method that can solve multiple challenges at once, from food insecurity to biodiversity loss and climate change, as the IPCC has also stated. Agroecology encompasses a wide range of techniques ranging from agroforestry to seed saving, fish ponds and natural fertilizer production.

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Natural forests, like this one in Indonesia, contain hundreds of native species that all contribute to the ecosystem services they provide. Protecting standing forests is quicker and cheaper than replanting lost ones. Many forests can regenerate on their own with a little assistance, but where tree planting is needed, it must aim to restore natural diversity and support local communities. Image by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay.

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