Agroecological transition of food systems in Africa. Evidence for research and development policies in Africa-EU collaboration

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Climate change and environmental degradation pose significant challenges to food and nutrition security in Africa. These challenges are compounded by population growth, projected to reach 2.5bn people by 2025, which undermines the continent’s ability to achieve food security sustainably. In this setting, agroecology and organic farming offer viable solutions to promote agricultural productivity while restoring soil health, conserving water and increasing biodiversity. Moreover, these farming systems deliver positive socio-economic benefits, compatible with more inclusive development.
This briefing presents key findings and recommendations from nine multi-actor transnational research and development projects focused on agroecological and organic farming practices in Africa. These results provide compelling evidence of the transformative potential of agroecology and organic farming, demonstrating their crucial role in driving the transition to more sustainable food systems.