Agroecology as a Solution for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Abstract

An important side event entitled "Agroecology as a solution for climate-resilient agriculture" was held on 4-5 May 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia, as part of the "Agroecology Convergence Days" organized by the Tunisian Network for Agroecological Transition. The event was primarily driven by the CGIAR Initiative and featured three keynote presentations from ICARDA and its agroecology team. The presentations focused on different aspects of agroecological transition, including methodological approaches to guide territorial transitions, illustrative examples from the Chouarnia region in Siliana, and the role of appropriate mechanization in supporting agroecological practices. The aim of this side event was to introduce the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative to the Tunisian Agroecological Transition Network and partners involved in agroecology. It aimed to share experiences on methodologies and approaches for designing and managing agroecological transitions, while providing concrete examples of transitions achieved in specific communities. Participants included a wide range of stakeholders such as civil society representatives, policy makers, practitioners, farmers, national and international experts, extension workers and researchers. 80 participants attended the event, of which 50% were women.