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What is agroecology? A Table Debates explainer video
What is agroecology? This explainer video and text promises a concise, informed, and refreshing overview of the topic. Produced by Table Debates' Rachel Carlile and Tara Garnett, this explainer provides an overview of the historical development and various definitions of agroecology and the major debates related to it's use.
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Introduction to Agroecology
Below is an introductory summary from the Table Debates website
Concerns about chronic hunger, malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation have led to increased focus on the world’s food system in recent years, with various actors putting forward different plans to tackle these interconnected issues. In this context, interest in agroecology has grown significantly, and it is now promoted by various social movements, policy makers, civil society organisations and intergovernmental bodies, including the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Understandings and uses of agroecology vary however, and there is debate about different definitions of the concept. While some see it as essential for achieving sustainable, equitable and socially just food systems, others offer more fundamental critiques of agroecology as an approach to addressing interconnected food systems concerns. This building block provides an overview of the historical development and various definitions of agroecology and outlines some of the major debates related to its use.