Djurfeldt, NadiaShijagurumayum, MeghajitGupta, ShwetaTristán, Maria ClaudiaChimonyo, Vimbayi Grace PetrovaRyan, NehringMurugani, Vongai GillianIdoudi, ZiedSingh, Sonali2026-01-132026-01-13Anne Rietveld, Nadia Djurfeldt, Meghajit Shijagurumayum, Shweta Gupta, Maria Claudia Tristán, Vimbayi Grace Petrova Chimonyo, Nehring Ryan, Vongai Gillian Murugani, Zied Idoudi, Sonali Singh. (24/10/2025). Youth in relation to agroecology: practices, promises, and perceptions in five countries. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11766/70360In the context of rising youth populations in many low- and middle-income countries, coupled with high youth unemployment and aging farmer populations, this paper asks in what ways agroecology, as a sustainable alternative to the conventional agricultural practices and paradigm, attracts youth to farming and rural-based livelihoods. We draw on empirical data from semi-structured interviews and photovoice conducted with young women and men in five countries: Kenya, India, Peru, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe. In our discussion, we highlight which dimensions and aspects of agroecology resonate with youth and why.PDFCC-BY-NC-ND-4.0labor and livelihoodsJournal ArticleOpen access