Produced by Nyéléni, La Via Campesina, and allied organizations, this edition of the newsetter highlights agroecology as the transformative alternative to industrial agriculture, emphasizing food sovereignty, ecological resilience, and empowerment of small-scale producers.
Authored by Fabio Leippert et al., this FAO and Biovision report explores agroecology’s role in enhancing climate resilience through biodiversity, local knowledge, and sustainable practices, supported by case studies from Kenya and Senegal.
Authored by Allison Loconto and Eve Fouilleux, this study explores how agroecology was defined and institutionalized through FAO’s Global Dialogue, analyzing knowledge circulation, stakeholder politics, and the stabilization of agroecological principles globally.
Authored by C. Francis et al., this study redefines agroecology as a holistic study of food systems, integrating ecology, economics, and social dimensions to develop sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural systems.
Ananya Verma
Programme Lead
Ananya oversees programme design and implementation across CAT’s priority landscapes. She works closely with partners to align field-level initiatives with CAT’s broader agroecological vision. With experience in sustainable agriculture and community-led development, she focuses on strengthening collaboration, tracking progress, and ensuring learning feeds back into strategy. Ananya plays a key role in translating collective goals into actionable programmes while supporting adaptive, context-sensitive approaches across diverse geographies.
