We updated our dossier “Agroecology: Our Roots of Change” with 13 new submissions from around the world. The new pieces cover a range of topics, from the transformation from toxic agriculture systems in the town Zavalla in Argentina, to the movement working to revive native rice in Korea, to the traditional knowledge of sustainably cultivating wetlands in Biebrza Valley in Poland.

Agroecology is increasingly recognized as a powerful response to today’s interlinked crises – environmental degradation, climate change, and deepening social inequalities. Far more than a set of sustainable agricultural practices, it is a transformative approach rooted in traditions and knowledge of local communities in dialogue with scientific knowledge and grounded in a human rights framework. Agroecology puts peasants and indigenous voices at the center. It seeks to preserve biocultural diversity and strengthen resilience while challenging existing power structures in the food system. Agroecological frameworks are especially important to highlight, especially given the ongoing use of starvation and active targeting of agricultural land as a use tool of war.

This dossier is a collaborative effort of Heinrich Böll Foundation offices worldwide to highlight the diversity of agroecological initiatives within our global network. The dossier features descriptions of agroecological practices undertaken in countries like Korea, Palestine, Argentina, Poland, Kenya, and Turkey, aiming to form a wide picture of this movement’s development within the Heinrich Böll Foundation partner network. From community-led digital innovations to public policy strategies, it explores how agroecology redefines food systems and promotes people’s agency. Through this collection of articles, films, and podcasts, we aim to provide insights into the diverse practices shaping agroecology across various socio-economic and political contexts.

We continue in our commitment to amplifying agroecological voices and invite you to engage with our dossier, hoping it will inspire further reflection and action.