Join us to learn why a food systems lens, grounded in agroecology, is central to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and can deliver major ambitions across multiple targets, in synergy with other international frameworks and commitments.

Co-organizers: Agroecology Coalition, Biovision, Global Alliance for the Future of Food, Alliance Bioversity and Ciat/CGIAR, PAN-UK, ILC, WWF,  IUCN.

Speakers:

• Jago Wadley, International Advocacy Manager, PAN-UK
• Eva Hershaw, Lead, Global Data and Land Monitoring, ILC
• Sok Sotha, Lead founder & Chief Executive, Cambodian Farmer Federation Association of Agricultural Producers (CFAP Cambodia)
• Martha Ngalowera, NBSAP Country Coordinator, Vice President’s Office, Environment Division, Tanzania
• Mauricio Cabrera, Vice Minister of Policy and Environmental Normalization, Colombia (closing remarks)

In this webinar, we will delve into the concept of agroecology, its principles, and tenets. We will discuss its potential to enhance ecosystem services, promote biodiversity, and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs like pesticides and fertilizers.

Forest and farm producer organizations representing the world’s smallholder farmers, indigenous peoples and local communities are gathering in Pokhara, Nepal, this week to explore how to best manage the world’s agrobiodiversity.