Title of document: State of Land in the Mekong Region – Brief Authors/editor: Micah L. Ingalls, Jean-Christophe Diepart, Nhu Truong, Daniel Hayward, Tony Neil, Chanthavone Phomphakdy, Rasso Bernhard, Sinu Fogarizzu, Michael Epprecht, Vong Nanhthavong, Dang H. Vo, Dzung Nguyen, Phong A. Nguyen, Thatheva Saphangthong, Chanthaviphone Inthavong, Cornelia Hett and Nicholas Tagliarino Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CDE, MRLG Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Mekong Regional Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://mrlg.org/resources/mekong-state-of-land-brief/ Summary: The report “State of Land in the Mekong Region” was launched today in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The first publication of its kind in the Mekong Region, it brings together key data and information on the current status of, and changes in, land resources, their social distribution, and the conditions of governance that shape them. The report stresses the need for urgent action towards transformational change. It was co-produced by the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern and the Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG). Funding was provided by Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. The Mekong region – Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam – is in the midst of profound social and environmental change. Despite rapid urbanization, the region remains predominantly rural. More than 60 per cent of its population live in rural areas, and the vast majority of these people are engaged in agriculture.  Due to rapid growth of its agricultural sector, the Mekong region has become a global centre of production and trade for commodities such as rubber, rice, cassava, wood, sugar cane, and palm oil. Between 1996 and 2015, overall agricultural land in the Mekong region grew by 20 per cent, or around 9 million hectares. Most of this expansion has occurred at the expense of the region’s natural capital – especially forests and other vegetation   Read More

Title of document: The Biology of Seed Saving Authors/editor: ECHO ASIA Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ECHO ASIA Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Asia Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Highland Seed Banking Workshop, 25-27 February 2019, Myanmar   Read More

Title of document: ECHO ASIA – An Introduction Authors/editor: ECHO ASIA Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ECHO ASIA Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Asia Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Highland Seed Banking Workshop, 25-27 February 2019, Myanmar   Read More

Title of document: Position paper: Strengthening agroecology for a fundamental Transformation of agri-food systems Authors/editor: Heinrich Böll Foundation Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Heinrich Böll Foundation Year of publication: 2019 Geographic focus: Germany Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Together for nature-oriented family farms and mutually supporting communities; Agroecology as an alternative to industrial farming; Exploiting the potential of agroecology…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The negative effects of industrial agriculture have long been clear, and agroecology offers a multitude of solutions for the fundamental transformation of the agri-food system. The position paper presents these solutions and is supported by the World Future Council and many other important actors of the agroecology debate.   Read More

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: Chickenponics Authors/editor: CARES Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CARES, ALiSEA Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Chickenponics a new initiative small & medium scale integrated farming system Funded by ALiSEA Network - GRET/AFD and implemented by CARES Watching this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k6SE6E2o6U&t=245s   Read More