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Agroecology is a transformative approach to enhance resilience and climate change adaptation in agriculture and food systems

Agroecology

Agroecology is a transformative approach to enhance resilience and climate change adaptation in agriculture and food systems

Examples

Agroecology is an integrated approach aimed at enhancing the sustainability of agriculture and food systems, extending beyond mere agricultural production to include the entire food journey from production to consumption. The 13 agroecological principles (HLPE, 2019) can be tailored to local contexts and needs, resulting in a various agroecological approaches on different scales.

The factsheet “Agroecology – From Principles to Transformative Pathways” gives an insight in how the 13 principles of agroecology can be used to shape a pathway for food and agriculture systems transformation. 

Five projects, from India, Mali, Global, Regional in Sub-Sahara African, and Mexico share their lessons learned and how they used the principles to define their pathway towards sustainable food systems transformation. From designing a systemic approach for food systems transformation to tailor a strategy which supports rural women to create community benefits, to cross-sectoral approaches to integrate biodiversity protection and its sustainable use into agriculture systems.

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The following short movies showcase best practice examples for agroecology and climate change adaptation for the transformation of agri-food systems. The movie series “Living Adaptation” consists of five clips: One overarching movie summarizes the topic broadly, whereas four examples from India, Ethiopia, Madagascar and the southern African region provide hands-on experiences and local voices.

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Pathways to Climate Resilient Agri-Food Systems

This overarching movie introduces the bigger picture: It demonstrates the interrelations of climate change adaptation and the transformation of agri-food systems. It shows agroecological country examples from India, Ethiopia and Madagascar briefly. 

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Indian farmers turning garbage into gold 

This best practice example from India demonstrates how agroecological principles like recycling, connectivity and soil health are being applied in practice: Urban waste is turned into organic compost and reused in rural areas, so that farmers and soils can become more resilient.  

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Ethiopian pastoralists building resilience  

This movie from Ethiopia highlights a systemic approach to strengthen the resilience of pastoral communities. A promising way to adapt to a changing climate in the Ethiopian lowlands: To rehabilitate degraded land and create additional livelihood options for pastoral communities.  

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A call for innovative solutions in Madagascar  

This best practice example from Madagascar argues that digital tools play a crucial role in tackling the challenges of climate change. The movie shows how digital meteorological advisory services and climate risk insurances help local farmers to adapt their agricultural practices to a changing climate.  

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Joint climate action in Africa

This example shows how decision-makers from various African countries join forces to address climate change on the international policy stage. By working together and acting as one, Africa is proving that collaboration is key for effective climate change adaptation. 

The video series ‘Agroecological Business Models’ shows how agroecology and employment promotion in Burkina Faso and Malawi go hand in hand and contribute to climate change adaptation. See how seven different agroecological business models are driving forward the ecological, economic and social transformation of agri-food systems while tackling unemployment.  

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Healthy Food through sustainable production with solar irrigation

This example shows how a young Malawian entrepreneur harnesses solar technology to revolutionize local agriculture and create opportunities for youth. By growing crops year-round and training young farmers in modern techniques, she demonstrates how sustainable farming practices can reduce import dependence while addressing unemployment across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Resilience by reviving local traditions

This example illustrates how a Malawian agripreneur has diversified her agricultural enterprise to include various products from briquettes and tomatoes to herbal blends and juices. After receiving technical training through GIZ’s support program, she aims to share her knowledge with local youth while improving product packaging to access larger markets. Her story demonstrates how agricultural diversification combined with skills development can create sustainable business opportunities and address youth unemployment across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Boosting productivity through circularity

This example illustrates how a Malawian entrepreneur transformed unemployment challenges into opportunity by establishing Nathawi Farms in 2020. Through circular economy practices and products like biochar, his venture has become both a thriving business and employment hub for local youth. With support from GIZ’s acceleration program, he demonstrates how sustainable agriculture can address both ecological and economic challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Using local seeds for quality agricultural production

This example highlights how a 34-year-old Burkinabe farmer strengthens local agriculture by producing his own high-quality seeds. This practice reduces dependency on imports while generating income through surplus sales to fellow farmers. His success story demonstrates how agroecological approaches can create economic opportunities while building more resilient food systems across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Mixed cropping for Food Sovereignty

This example demonstrates how a young Burkinabe farmer increases productivity through mixed cropping despite limited access to resources. Her success has inspired ambitions to expand operations and create employment opportunities for other youth in her community, showing how agroecological practices can drive both agricultural improvement and economic development across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Bio-Input for financial self-sufficiency

This example highlights how a Burkinabe farmer creates ecological alternatives to chemical pesticides through locally-produced bio-repellents. His organic product “Appichi” protects ecosystems while generating additional income, with plans to expand production to serve regional farmers. This demonstrates how agroecological innovations can simultaneously support environmental protection and economic development across agricultural communities.

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Compost Production as a means of protecting agricultural

This example demonstrates how a Burkinabe farmer transforms agricultural waste into bokashi-type compost through fermentation processes. This ecological alternative to chemical fertilizers enhances his farm’s resilience while creating a new revenue stream by selling surplus to neighboring farmers. His approach illustrates how sustainable waste management practices can simultaneously improve soil health, reduce dependence on imported inputs, and generate economic opportunities across rural communities.

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Agroecology “at a glance”

Examples

Factsheets

Resources on Framework and Knowledge Platforms

Modular Training Material on Agroecology

Manual for Course Design on ecological organic agriculture leadership

Examples of agroecological practices as innovative business models