The overall objective of the conference is to gather evidence on agroecological practices and
create awareness, promote the adoption of agroecology and influence policy change in our
food system. It will bring together researchers, practitioners, farmers, women and youth-led/rights organisations,
policy makers, private sector, Civil society organisation, donors and interested groups in
agriculture and agroecology. It will provide space for cross learning and knowledge and information sharing on issues around
agroecology. It will also outline how the stakeholders can understand and appreciate the challenges our food system
is facing and what agroecological interventions can be used to mitigate the negative impacts
on our food system and;
Outline policy options that can be explored to create an enabling environment for the
promotion and popularisation of agroecology at a large scale.