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How local application of agroecological
principles can transform food systems
Fergus Sinclair
HLPE 2019. Agroecological and other innovative approaches for sustainable agriculture and food systems that enhance food
security and nutrition. A report by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition of the Committee on
World Food Security, Rome
Sinclair, F., Wezel, A., Mbow, C., Chomba, C., Robiglio, V. and Harrison, R. (2019). The contribution of agroecological
approaches to realizing climate-resilient agriculture. Background Paper. Global Commission on Adaptation. Rotterdam.
How local application of agroecological principles can transform food systems
Recycling
Animal health
Synergy
Economic
diversification
Social values and
diets
Fairness
Connectivity
Land and natural
resource governance
Participation
Biodiversity
Co-creation of knowledge
Recycling
Animal health
Synergy
Economic
diversification
Social values and
diets
Fairness
Connectivity
Land and natural
resource governance
Participation
Biodiversity
Level 5 Build a new global food
system based on participation,
localness, fairness and justice
Level 4 Reconnect consumers and
producers through the development of
alternative food networks
Level 3 Redesign agroecosystems
Level 2 Substitute conventional inputs
and practices with agroecological
alternatives
Level 1 Increase efficiency of input
use and reduce use of costly, scarce
or environmentally damaging inputs
TransformationalIncremental
AgroecosystemFoodsystem Recycling
Animal health
Synergy
Economic
diversification
Social values and
diets
Fairness
Connectivity
Land and natural
resource governance
Participation
Biodiversity
Co-creation of knowledge
Recycling
Animal health
Synergy
Economic
diversification
Social values and
diets
Fairness
Connectivity
Land and natural
resource governance
Participation
Biodiversity
Co-creation of knowledge
Influence of public and private sector governance mechanisms
on innovation
How local application of agroecological principles can transform food systems

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How local application of agroecological principles can transform food systems

  • 1. How local application of agroecological principles can transform food systems Fergus Sinclair HLPE 2019. Agroecological and other innovative approaches for sustainable agriculture and food systems that enhance food security and nutrition. A report by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition of the Committee on World Food Security, Rome Sinclair, F., Wezel, A., Mbow, C., Chomba, C., Robiglio, V. and Harrison, R. (2019). The contribution of agroecological approaches to realizing climate-resilient agriculture. Background Paper. Global Commission on Adaptation. Rotterdam.
  • 3. Recycling Animal health Synergy Economic diversification Social values and diets Fairness Connectivity Land and natural resource governance Participation Biodiversity Co-creation of knowledge Recycling Animal health Synergy Economic diversification Social values and diets Fairness Connectivity Land and natural resource governance Participation Biodiversity Level 5 Build a new global food system based on participation, localness, fairness and justice Level 4 Reconnect consumers and producers through the development of alternative food networks Level 3 Redesign agroecosystems Level 2 Substitute conventional inputs and practices with agroecological alternatives Level 1 Increase efficiency of input use and reduce use of costly, scarce or environmentally damaging inputs TransformationalIncremental AgroecosystemFoodsystem Recycling Animal health Synergy Economic diversification Social values and diets Fairness Connectivity Land and natural resource governance Participation Biodiversity Co-creation of knowledge Recycling Animal health Synergy Economic diversification Social values and diets Fairness Connectivity Land and natural resource governance Participation Biodiversity Co-creation of knowledge
  • 4. Influence of public and private sector governance mechanisms on innovation