Two sides of the same coin: Agroecology and Ecosystem-based Adaptation for climate-resilient landscapes
A new report recently published by GIZ demonstrates the benefits of aligning the two concepts of Ecosystem-based Adaptation and agroecology for transforming agri-food systems in a climate-resilient manner. It describes the characteristics of both concepts and offers a five-step method to merge these concepts and capitalize on their synergies. It also describes three case studies applying the approach in Guatemala, India, and Kenya.
Woman working in a tree nursery. ©GIZ/Rut Pinoth
Climate change is one of multiple global crises. It is not only closely linked to food and nutrition security, but also to biodiversity loss, as well as land and water resource degradation. These crises mutually reinforce each other’s intensity – and demand a systematic response.
Consequently, a transformation is needed that increases the resilience of food systems and protects ecosystems and the services they provide. With this in mind, the recently published report by the German Development Cooperation GIZ, titled "Agroecology: Making Ecosystem-based Adaptation Work in Agricultural Landscapes" offers a solution: It suggests linking the concept of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) with agroecology.
- Country: Guatemala
- Contact:
Alina Gassen
