This chapter provides a selection of examples where agroecological approaches are successfully realized and contribute to climate change adaptation and greater resilience. The examples were collected within the scope of the TMG Working Paper. The paper summarises several consultations of experts, policy makers and practitioners on the contribution of agroecology to innovative and transformative climate change adaptation responses. The initiatives listed below were selected while considering the agroecological principles by FAO, yet, some of the listed examples do not classify themselves as an agroecological project.
The examples reflect a wide range of agroecological projects across different spatial and geographical scales.
“Zero Budget Natural Farming” (ZBNF) for climate-resilient agricultural production
Promoting sustainable local development through agroecological family-scale agriculture
German baby food company for organic banana farming
Biodynamic agricultural methods to revitalise desert land and strengthening agricultural value chains
“People´s movement for watershed development”
Strengthening the livelihoods and resilience of smallholders
Strengthening and protecting one of France´s leading organic farming regions
Supporting rural communities to adapt to climate change
Advocating greater control of local genetic and biological resources
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