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The 10 Elements of Agroecology Guiding The Transition to Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (FAO 2018)

THE 10 ELEMENTS OF AGROECOLOGY GUIDING THE TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS (FAO 2018)

In guiding countries to transform their food and agricultural systems, to mainstream sustainable agriculture on a large scale, and to achieve Zero Hunger and multiple other SDGs, the following 10 Elements emanated from the FAO regional seminars on agroecology: Diversity; synergies; efficiency; resilience; recycling; co-creation and sharing of knowledge (describing common characteristics of agroecological systems, foundational practices and innovation approaches) Human and social values; culture and food traditions (context features) Responsible governance; circular and solidarity economy (enabling environment).

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