Easing and de-risking the transition to agroecology for self-reliance and resilience in humanitarian contexts
In a global food system hit by multiple crises, an estimated 8.2% of the global population faced hunger in 2024, while 28% experienced moderate or severe food insecurity, and many communities are just one shock away from food insecurity.
This report analyses how agroecological approaches can contribute to strengthening food security, resilience and longer-term food system transformation in humanitarian settings, and how to recognise and manage the risks of transition.
The study is grounded in three learning pilots implemented by DanChurchAid and partners in markedly different crisis-affected contexts: Turkana county in Kenya, which is host to large refugee populations and faces recurrent drought; Saida district in southern Lebanon, which is affected by economic collapse, conflict and displacement; and Barbardiya municipality in western Nepal, which is exposed to climate stress and environmental degradation.
The findings demonstrate that, even under conditions of conflict, displacement and climate stress, it is possible to take meaningful steps towards more resilient and equitable food systems.
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