Are you sure you know what the term agroecology means?
A group of AGRO’s juniorVIP have produced a video that introduces a discussion of what the concept agroecology actually means.
By its nature, the concept of agroecology is multifaceted and entails the three dimensions of science, practice and social movements. Agroecology is also strongly connected with local contexts and traditions. All of this makes it difficult to find a unique, universal definition of agroecology. The growing use of the term in the scientific literature and the rising interest of policymakers call for clarity.
Agroecology was identified as one of the strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, it was proposed to be included in the new Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union, and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations organised two symposiums around it.
If the term agroecology is to become part of our daily vocabulary and life, it is important to fill the current understanding gap. A new video produced by AGRO’s juniorVIP starts the discussion. See the video ”Understanding agroecology – introduction” here.