Title of document: Common Food Policy for Europe unveiled - a blueprint for reform shaped by 400 food system actors Authors/editor: IPES-Food Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IPES-Food Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: EU Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: A Common Food Policy for Europe is urgently required to address climate change, halt biodiversity loss, curb obesity, and make farming viable for the next generation.   Read More

Title of document: Towards a common food policy for the European Union: The policy reform and realignment that is required to build sustainable food systems in Europe Authors/editor: Olivier De Schutter Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IPES-Food Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: EU Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Sustainability challenges: why do we need a fundamental change of direction in EU food and farming systems? What is a common food policy and why is it required: 4 key reasons; How do we get there? a common food policy blueprint…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This report argues for a Common Food Policy for the European Union: a policy setting a direction of travel for the whole food system, bringing together the various sectoral policies that affect food production, processing, distribution, and consumption, and refocusing all actions on the transition to sustainability.   Read More

Title of document: The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistic and Emerging trends Authors/editor: Julia Lernoud and Helga Willer Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FiBL and IFOAM Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://www.organic-world.net/yearbook/yearbook-2019/pdf.html Summary: The 20th edition of the study “The World of Organic Agriculture” published by FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International shows a continuation of the positive trend seen in the past years. The annual survey on organic agriculture worldwide is supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the Sustainability Fund of Coop Switzerland, and NürnbergMesse, the organizers of the BIOFACH fair.   Read More

Title of document: The future Alternative pathways to 2050 of food and agriculture – Summary Authors/editor: FAO Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Overview of the future of food and agriculture Alternative pathways to 2050…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This report presents a foresight exercise undertaken to identify potential strategic options for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) concerning food and agriculture.1 The overarching concern regarding the future of food and agriculture is whether these systems will be able to sustainably and effectively feed everyone by 2050 and beyond, while meeting the additional demand for agricultural commodities due to non-food uses.   Read More

Title of document: The future Alternative pathways to 2050 of food and agriculture - Full report Authors/editor: FAO Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Challenges ahead for food and agriculture; Looking into the future: scenarios for food and agriculture; Scenario drivers: alternative assumptions for the future…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This report explores different future pathways for food and agriculture systems through three distinct scenarios characterized by the way the key challenges to food security, nutrition and sustainability are dealt with: boldly, partially or not at all. It improves our ex ante understanding of alternative future long-term trends, both globally and at the regional level, of key variables and indicators affecting the future of food and agriculture. On the basis of these findings, the report highlights possible strategic options to guide food and agricultural systems along a more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable path. This report shows convincingly, on the basis of quantitative evidence, that we can achieve more with less, and produce safe and nutritious food for all, while containing the expansion of agricultural sectors and hence limit the use of natural resources.   Read More

Title of document: The state of the world’s biodiversity for food and agriculture Authors/editor: J. Bélanger & D. Pilling (eds.). Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: FAO Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Overview; drivers, status and trends; state of management; enabling frameworks; Conclusions…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://www.fao.org/3/CA3129EN/CA3129EN.pdf Summary: This report presents the first global assessment of biodiversity for food and agriculture (BFA).  It  complements  other  global  assessments  prepared  under  the  auspices  of  the  Commission  on  Genetic  Resources  for  Food  and  Agriculture,  which  have  focused on the state of genetic resources within particular sectors of food and agriculture. The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture provides an assessment of biodiversity  for  food  and  agriculture  (BFA)  and  its  management  worldwide,  drawing  on  information provided in 91 country reports (prepared by over 1300 contributors), 27reportsfrom international organizations and inputs from over 175 authors and reviewers.It  describes  the  many  contributions  that  BFA  makes  to  food  security  and  nutrition,  livelihoods,  the  resilience  of  production  systems,  the  sustainable  intensification  of  food  production  and  the  supply  of  multiple  ecosystem  services;  the  major  drivers  of  change  affecting BFA; the status and trends of various components of BFA; the state of management of BFA; the state of policies, institutions and capacities that support the sustainable use and conservation of BFA; and needs and challenges in the management of BFA.   Read More

Title of document: Natural succession in Syntropic farming Authors/editor: Life in Syntropy Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Life in Syntropy Year of publication: Geographic focus: General Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary:   Read More

Title of document: How to Cultivate Indigenous Microorganisms Authors/editor: Hoon Park and Michael W. DuPonte Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Ocean Star Hawaii Natural Farms, LLC, University of Hawai Year of publication: 2008 Geographic focus: Hawai Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary:   Read More

Title of document: Sustainable Soil Management Course Manual  - Part 1, 2 & 3 Authors/editor: Trust Nature’s Bio‐Vital™ system Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Trust Nature’s Bio‐Vital™ system Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This manual is intended to be used in association with Trust Nature’s Sustainable Soils Management Course and is designed to complement course notes and other course materials. This manual contains basic information that is further discussed and elaborated on during the course.   Read More

Title of document: The importance of Seed Saving Authors/editor: Pha Tad Ke Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Pha Tad Ke Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: General Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation of TOT training of Permaculture project at Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, 18 – 23 February 2019, Laungprabang Province, Lao PDR   Read More