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The potential of agroecology to build climate-resilient livelihoods and food systems - summary

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8p.

Author FAO & Biovision

Publisher FAO and Biovision ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This brochure summarises the study on the potential of agroecology for tackling climate change. It provides evidence and data on the technical potential (ecological and socio-economic) as well as the challenges and constraints to be considered for scaling up an agroecological approach to combat the impacts of climate change. The results of this study will promote discussions around agroecology in national and international climate forums.

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