Agroecology and Resilient Food Systems
Agroecological transformation means improving the performance of agriculture through integration of ecological principles into farm and system management.
New Name, Goal, and Strategies for CCRP
Agroecological transformation means improving the performance of agriculture through integration of ecological principles into farm and system management.
Farmer research networks (FRN) are farmer groups that engage in locally relevant, agroecology research in partnership with researchers, development organizations, and/or a broader network of partners.
The community of practice (CoP) approach aims to facilitate collaboration, knowledge co-creation, and information exchange as well as helping to strengthen capacity at multiple levels.
Cross-cutting grants support all three regions or address broader programmatic themes or needs of the program.
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By The Numbers
The number of undernourished people in the world is on the rise and, as of 2021, reached an estimated 828 million. (source: FAO)
FAO
In 2022, the CRFS invested more than $8 million in agroecological research to improve food security in hunger hotspots.
Agriculture-oriented projects aim to help smallholder farmers address issues leading to food scarcity.