Year of publication 2015

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Pages 426 p.

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Publisher FAO ;

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Product type Book (stand-alone)

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ISBN 978-92-5-108807-4

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) AGROECOLOGY is the science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable food systems. It focuses on the interactions between plants, animals, humans and the environment. Agroecological practices work in harmony with these interactions, applying innovative solutions that harness and conserve biodiversity. Agroecology is practised in all corners of the world, with the traditional and local knowledge of family farmers at its core. Through an integrative approach, agroecology is a realm where science, practice and social movements converge to seek a transition to sustainable food systems, built upon the foundations of equity, participation and justice.

Read the reports and other materials from other Meetings on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition :

• Indigenous Food Systems, Agroecology and the Voluntary Guidelines on Tenure. A Meeting between Indigenous Peoples and FAO. 2-3 February 2015 - FAO, Rome Headquarters
• Agroecology for Food Security and Nutri tion Proceedings of the FAO International Symposium. 18-19 September 2014, Rome, Italy
• Abstracts for the Final Report for the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition. Scientific Knowledge Session, 18 Septembe r 2014
• Agroecology to reverse soil degradation and achieve food security

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Meeting Session Number Sess. 1

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Language English

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Also available in:

• French
• Spanish

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