Summary
This FAO publication articulates ten defining elements of agroecology intended to guide policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in designing and evaluating sustainable agricultural transitions. Drawing on scientific literature, indigenous knowledge, and multi-stakeholder consultations, it provides a conceptual and operational framework rather than primary empirical findings. The document is broadly referenced in food systems policy discourse as a foundational reference for agroecological approaches.
UK applicability
Although this is a global framework document, its principles are directly applicable to UK agricultural policy discussions, particularly in the context of post-Brexit agri-environment schemes such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive, which increasingly incorporates agroecological thinking.
Key measures
Qualitative framework indicators; agroecological transition principles; food system sustainability criteria
Outcomes reported
The document outlines ten core elements of agroecology — including diversity, synergies, efficiency, resilience, recycling, co-creation of knowledge, human and social values, culture and food traditions, responsible governance, and circular and solidarity economy — as a framework for transitioning towards sustainable food and agricultural systems.
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