Supporting Food Systems Transformation Towards Sustainability and Resilience: Background Briefing - Why agroecology is a cornerstone for food systems

UNDP White Paper. Background Briefing: Why agroecology is a cornerstone for food systems

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Supporting Food Systems Transformation Towards Sustainability and Resilience: Background Briefing - Why agroecology is a cornerstone for food systems

March 27, 2025

The time is now for food systems transformation.

In the recently published UNDP White Paper "Supporting Food Systems Transformation Towards Sustainability and Resilience", agroecology is considered a fundamental and essential strategy for building resilience and transforming food systems. 

This Background Briefing looks at the benefits of agroecology in meeting today’s challenges, emphasising its potential to be ecologically sustainable, socially just, and healthy.