Kenya: Pathways for Reform of Pesticide Regulation Are Emerging Analysis The 2025 announcement on the withdrawal of 77 pesticides in Kenya followed years of pressure from scientists, activists, and concerned citizens. But the pesticide reform remains incomplete and must go beyond banning products. Harun Warui, Lena Luig
"The Humanitarian Situation in Sudan Is Catastrophic" Speech In his speech, Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), points out three key factors that are contributing to the detrimental humanitarian situation in Sudan. Jan Egeland
What to Learn From Colombia’s Public Policy on Agroecology? Analysis Adopted in 2024, Colombia's first Public Policy on Agroecology marks a national milestone and a historic achievement for the social movements that have long advanced agroecology. The article explores its key outcomes and remaining challenges. Luis Jerónimo Pulido Arredondo
Greening French Agriculture: Can Agroecology Boost Rural Employment? Background Does the future of French agriculture lie in agroecology? Long shaped by a productivist model that has eroded jobs and destroyed biodiversity and the climate, farming must now preserve the environment while creating rewarding, sustainable employment. Sarah Champagne
Agroecology in Amazonia Strengthens Sustainable Food Systems Analysis In the Amazon, scientific agroecological knowledge is combined with the ancestral knowledge of traditional peoples and communities in forest management. This fusion results in several initiatives that stand as resistance to the advance of agribusiness. Romier da Paixão Sousa, Tatiana Deane de Abreu Sá
Argentina: How an Agroecological Food System Solved a Local Conflict Analysis Since 2019, the conflict in the peri-urban area of Zavalla (Santa Fe, Argentina) has been transformed into a local agroecological food system. Local governance was key to getting those involved in the problem to work towards a healthy environment. Griselda Muñoz, Sergio Montico
Seeds of Tradition: The Food Security of the Baduy People in Indonesia Documentary In the mountains of West Java, Indonesia, the Baduy people live by ancient traditions centered on food, land, and nature. This documentary captures the everyday lives of Baduy families and shows how they protect their culture, land, and knowledge in the face of modern challenges.
Mekong Riverbank Gardeners Face Uncertainties Background The Mekong riverbank gardening is a critical part of local livelihoods. It supports riverine communities through vital food production and additional income generation. However, changes to the river’s ecosystems threaten these ways of life. Tipakson Manpati, Daniel Abunales